County officials offered information and solicited feedback while preparing the electrification roadmap.
The County of Marin had some electrifying news this month—its board of supervisors just adopted an “electrification roadmap.” The document is meant as a guide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 15 to approve the Marin County Electrification Roadmap, developed by the county Community Development Agency’s Sustainability Team.
“If completed over time, key actions mentioned in the roadmap will equitably transition Marin’s buildings to be less reliant on fossil fuels and help the county adapt to science-backed climate change,” the county said in a press release about the plan.
Actions in the plan include development of new building codes to encourage electrifying new construction and existing structures, creation of a central hub to assist residents in such projects, and promotion of stakeholder engagement.
Sustainability Planning Manager Dana Armanino said, “Transitioning to an all-electric future is a long-term endeavor that requires planning and thoughtful implementation over the next six to seven years.” Next, the county will encourage towns and cities in the county to adopt the roadmap to ensure policies are countywide, said Armanino.
The Board’s action is directly tied to adjusting local practices in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and water-heating industries, according to the county’s announcement. For more information on the roadmap, visit the Electrify Marin webpage at marincounty.gov.
