The Berkeley City Council is moving towards requiring emissions-saving upgrades on small buildings, particularly single-family homes, at the time of sale. This includes installing heat pump HVAC systems and solar panels. The proposed updates to the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) aim to ensure that properties with one to four units attain necessary emissions-resiliency credits. The changes address the low completion rates for voluntary upgrades, highlighting the urgency to combat climate change as Berkeley aims to cut emissions by 60.5% from 2018 levels by 2030.
Emissions-saving upgrades, like solar panels or heat pumps, may be mandated for sales of small buildings in Berkeley to meet climate goals.
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