Sustainability
California led the Nation in Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales in 2022
With over 1 million vehicles cars sold, California led the nation in zero-emission vehicle purchases in 2022.
Read MoreCity of Los Angeles Sued Over Oil & Gas Ban
Last week, an oil company sued the city of Los Angeles over a law that bans new oil and gas drilling white phasing out existing operations.
Read MoreCalifornia to Receive only 5% of Requested Water Supplies for 2023
The California Department of Water Resources announced an allocation of 5% of the State Water Project’s requested supplies.
Read MoreCalifornia to Invest $1 Billion for Electric Vehicle Chargers
The California Public Utilities Commission approved $1 billion for the building of electric vehicle chargers.
With the news of California banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles within the next few decades, the state investing in chargers is a great sign.
Read MoreCalifornia Releases Plan to Phase out Diesel Trucks by 2040
In a new proposal from the California Air Resources Board, the sale of diesel trucks would be banned in 2040.
Read MoreWill The Port of Long Beach’s Plan to Go Green Bring More Supply Chain Issues?
The Port of Long Beach plans to make its port emission-free by 2035.
Concerns remain that the technology and infrastructure are not ready for such an ambitious plan. And if not implemented correctly, the supply chain may continue to suffer disruptions.
BOMA International Releases Carbon Reduction Framework
As governments become increasingly mobilized towards climate change and carbon mitigation policies, the commercial real estate industry has become zoned in on as a way to reduce carbon emissions. To be sure, buildings and offices have become an inescapable part of the conversation on climate change, and CRE professionals have long led …
Read MoreNew Santa Monica Zero Emissions Building Code
Santa Monica is developing a Zero Emissions Building (ZEB) Code for 2023. The new code will eliminate natural gas options for all new buildings in the city, with limited exceptions.
Santa Monica joins a growing list of jurisdictions pushing building electrification and decarbonization codes.
Long Beach Adopts Climate Action Plan
The City of Long Beach has adopted its Climate Action Plan (CAP).
The plan sets ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gasses and mitigating the effects of climate change.
Long Beach joins a list of local cities with a Climate Action Plan. Addressing and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is top of mind for policymakers and business leaders alike.
The challenge is establishing the “how” in how Long Beach will apply these policies.
Building Electrification Proposal Coming to Culver City
Culver City is proposing a building electrification policy for new construction. All new buildings in the city could only be built with electric appliances.
With recent headlines about grid reliability in the state, the new drive to electrification is raising concerns about unintended consequences.