Receive presentation on neighborhood clean energy program and hire federal grant coordinator

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In Plain English

A community group will present plans to transition low-income neighborhoods from gas to electric appliances like stoves and heaters. The city would partner with PG&E to pilot this in one neighborhood, providing free electric appliances to residents. If approved, the city hires a coordinator to secure federal climate funding for the program.

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Votes

To direct staff to work with PG&E and ACCE on a pilot project for decarbonizing a low-income neighborhood, and at the appropriate time when staffing was increased, contract with an Inflation Reduction Act coordinator to access and manage grants to fund the program

Passed

6 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council approved a pilot program to replace gas appliances with electric ones in a low-income neighborhood, with one member voting against. The city will partner with PG&E and a community group to provide free electric stoves, heaters, and other appliances to residents as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program would be funded through federal climate grants, and the city plans to hire a coordinator to secure this funding when staffing allows. This pilot could serve as a model for expanding the program to other neighborhoods if successful.

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Public Comments

4 public comments (4 spoken)

Mark WassbergIn person
Gwendolyn TrotterIn person
Mark WasbergIn person
Gwendolen TrotterIn person

Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

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