Advocacy
Menlo Spark advocates for bold clean energy policies that protect our climate and communities. We work with coalition partners at the local, regional, and state level to electrify buildings, phase out fossil fuels, and ensure a just transition that prioritizes underserved communities.
Recent Advocacy Highlights
Clean Air Rules at the Bay Area Air District
FIGHTING FOR CLEAN AIR
We're working to support the Bay Area Air District stand strong in their passage of the nation's first standards to ensure that when gas water heaters and furnaces need replacement, families get clean, efficient electric heat pumps instead. These standards create a clear pathway for millions of residents to switch to clean electric heating.
Reach Codes: Clean Energy Building Requirements
ADVOCATING REACH CODES
We advanced Menlo Park’s adoption of one of the most comprehensive building electrification and "reach code" packages in California. We played a key role in resolving legal and policy barriers to preserve flexible pathways for sustainable home remodels.
In the past, our advocacy helped Menlo Park became one of the first cities in the nation to adopt "reach codes" - policies that help phase out gas appliances - by providing technical resources to city staff and garnering community support.
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