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Santa Rosa, CA

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2025

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Local Commitment(s)

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Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on three pieces of legislation. Santa Rosa has adopted an ordinance requiring all new low-rise residential buildings to be all-electric by eliminating natural gas and propane, with requirements for energy-efficient construction, solar panels, and battery storage systems. The city also passed a climate emergency resolution committing to carbon neutrality by 2030, which includes developing a progress tracker, advancing all-electric building standards, and implementing zero waste initiatives while ensuring a fair transition for vulnerable communities. Additionally, the city council passed a resolution urging Congress to establish a national carbon tax on fossil fuels, proposing that revenues be returned directly to households to offset costs while reducing emissions.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on two municipal reports examining Santa Rosa’s climate initiatives and facility infrastructure. The documents cover the city’s Community Climate Action Plan implementation across nine strategic goals, including energy efficiency standards for new construction, renewable energy procurement through Sonoma Clean Power (achieving 42% clean electricity), transit improvements with electric vehicle charging stations, and water conservation programs delivering recycled water to the Geysers geothermal facility. A facilities assessment identifies needed HVAC system upgrades across municipal buildings, recommending $12.8 million in improvements with implementation phased from 2021 through 2025-2026 to enhance energy efficiency and building operations.

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