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How concerned are you about climate change?
Did you attend the August 30th Community Meeting on Proposed Green Building Reach Codes held on Zoom?
How much have you heard, seen, or read recently about the City of San Mateo’s Green Building Reach Codes?
Do you support or oppose proposed Reach Code Option 1 that requires panel capacity for future electrification of gas appliances at time of electrical panel upgrade in residential buildings?
Do you have any other comments about Reach Code Option 1?
No response.Do you support or oppose proposed Reach Code Option 2 that requires the installation of outlets at time of kitchen or laundry room renovations in single family homes if a gas stove or gas dryer is installed?
Do you have any other comments about Reach Code Option 2?
Unnecessary and burdensome added cost when installing gas appliances which do a better jobDo you support or oppose proposed Reach Code Option 3 that requires heat pump air conditioning installation at time of AC installation and gas furnace replacement in single family homes and duplexes?
Do you have any other comments about Reach Code Option 3?
If this means I can’t install an efficient gas furnace, if I want to replace my current one (with or without a/c), I’m opposed. Gas forced air heating is better than electrical heating. Heat pumps are noisy- buzzing and clanking, enough to also bother neighbors ( and now in late fall/winter/spring too?!). They're also outside exposed to the elements, requiring regular maintenance. Modern gas furnaces are protected inside, requiring little maintenance, are quiet, efficient, and economical to operate. Heat Pumps deliver relatively cooler air to heat with and also lose efficiency dramatically (and need to be supplemented with even more electrical) when outside air temps approach 40 deg F or less. And why would we use heat pumps for heating too, risking stressing PG&E's electrical grid to shutdown in winter too, when people really need it?Do you support or oppose proposed Reach Code Option 4A that requires new pools use electric or solar water heating at existing residential buildings?
Do you have any other comments about Reach Code Option 4A?
No response.Do you support or oppose proposed Reach Code Option 4B that would prohibit the extension of fuel gas infrastructure in the backyard of existing residential buildings, thus, prohibiting fossil gas use for fire pits, grills, and water heating for pools?
Do you have any other comments about Reach Code Option 4B?
No response.Do you support or oppose proposed Reach Code Option 5 that requires the installation of a heat pump water heater as part of an addition or alteration projects that include a water heater replacement in single family homes?
Do you have any other comments about Reach Code Option 5?
Burdensome, heavy, and unnecessary upfront and ongoing costs.How concerned are you by the potential cost increase for homeowners as result of adopting these proposed green building reach codes?
Do you think these green building reach code options:
Is there anything else you would like to share about these green building reach code options?
I know that gas economically and comfortably heats a home’s air space and water. It also does a superior job in temperature control and burn safety to cook with versus electric stoves. Please don’t force these additional costs on people to put in inferior systems. This will also only add to the electrical supply and demand imbalance. Local reach codes won’t solve the larger challenge and only introduce heavy costs and problems for San Mateo residents. Remember, most San Mateans aren’t tuned into this initiative, but would suffer the consequences from it if it were adopted, while receiving no noticeable benefit from an improved climate. Addressing climate change meaningfully requires broader participation (Paris Global Accord etc.).
Which of the following describes your connection to the City of San Mateo?
What is your age group?
Which best describes your current housing situation?