Rachel Boyer, rachel.boyer@sierraclub.org
SACRAMENTO, C.A. -- Today the California Energy Committee voted to update California’s building efficiency standards to encourage builders to use cost-effective, energy efficient technologies that will save consumers money, reduce energy demand and cut climate altering pollution. The updated codes will save California an estimated $1.7 billion over 30 years by increasing access to energy efficiency and on-site or community solar energy resources. This will reduce energy bills and ensure homes in California are affordable for homeowners and renters to live in for years to come.
Rachel Golden, Senior Campaign Representative with the Sierra Club’s My Generation Campaign issued the following statement:
“Buildings are a major consumer of gas and are among the top emitters of climate altering pollution in the state. Today’s decision will be critical in achieving our state’s climate goals. Plus, it will create long term savings for families, schools and business owners.
“Thanks to Commissioner Andrew McAllister and the rest of the Energy Commission’s vote to update these efficiency standards, California can continue its trend away from dirty fuels toward a clean energy future.”
About the Sierra Club
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