Building Decarbonization

The Alameda City Council adopted the 2025 California Building Code with local amendments requiring that: 

• home remodels and additions with electrical work near existing gas appliances add a 240V outlet for future electrification
• A/C units must also provide heating (heat pumps)

Overview of requirements(PDF, 162KB)

Explore all electrification rebates and incentives available to Alameda residents at switchison.org. 

Visit the FAQ page for frequently asked questions about Alameda's Equitable Building Decarbonization Plan and the building decarbonization process.

Our Sustainable Home site provides information and guides on how to make your home energy efficient and all electric. 

Visit the Sustainable Home: Energy Efficiency and Electrification Site

Visit our Climate-Friendly Refrigerant Best Practices site here to learn how to protect the environment, save money on refrigerants, and comply with regulations by employing best practices to reduce refrigerant leaks and making the switch to more climate-friendly refrigerant alternatives.

Want to expand your business into building electrification? Here's what you need to know to help your clients go all-electric.

• Switch Is On Contractor Training Hub
• PG&E Pacific Energy Center Trainings
• Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes - on-demand training
• BayREN Heat Pump Water Heater Trainings
• Food Service Technology Center

Equitable Building Decarbonization Plan (2023)

Multi-Family Building Systems Survey - Summary Report(PDF, 2MB) (2022)

Funding and Financing the Electrification of Low- and Moderate-Income Residential Buildings in the City of Alameda(PDF, 1MB) (Goldman School Report, 2022)

Electrification Info Sheet(PDF, 696KB) (中文(PDF, 1MB) - Chinese) (Español(PDF, 961KB) - Spanish)(PDF, 6MB)

Electrifying Existing Buildings in Alameda(PDF, 6MB) (Goldman School Report, 2021)

AMP achieves 100% clean energy (2020)(PDF, 17MB)

Climate Action and Resiliency Plan(PDF, 17MB) (2019)

October 7, 2025: City Council adoption of 2025 California Building Codes with local amendments requiring electric readiness for existing building additions or remodels - staff report, overview flyer(PDF, 162KB)

May 3, 2025: 2025 Alameda Home Electrification Fair

March 16, 2024: 2024 Alameda Home Electrification Fair

June 18, 2024: City Council adoption of ordinance repealing Alameda Municipal Code section 13-10.3, which bans the use of natural gas in new construction and major remodels and additions - staff report

December 20, 2022: City Council adoption 2022 California Building Codes and adding Alameda Municipal Code section 13-10.3, which bans the use of natural gas in new construction and major remodels and additions - staff report

October 18 & 20, 2022: (PDF, 3MB)Public Workshop All-electric New Construction and Substantial Alteration Ordinance Review(PDF, 3MB)

April 27th & May 4, 2022: Public Workshop Draft Roadmap and Ordinance(PDF, 2MB)

April 6th, 2022: Public Workshop Electrification 101 Workshop(PDF, 4MB)

April 4th, 2022: Public WorkshopRoadmap Brainstorm: Single Family Owners(PDF, 2MB)

March 30th, 2022: Public Workshop Roadmap Brainstorm: Commercial and Residential Owners and Property Management(PDF, 2MB)

March 28th, 2022: Public WorkshopRoadmap Brainstorm: Commercial and Residential Renters(PDF, 2MB)

March 16th, 2022: Public Workshop Electrification 101 Workshop(PDF, 5MB)