Reach Codes

Reach Codes Add More Environmental Protection to Existing Building Codes

Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions

As climate disruptions become more severe locally – prolonged drought, severe heat waves/domes, lightning storms, year-round wildfires and unhealthy air – the city of Piedmont is taking local action to address the causes of these disruptions. One area of action is the City’s Reach Codes.

In 2021, our City Council unanimously approved these “reach codes” — amendments to California’s Title 24 building energy codes— to lower Piedmont’s greenhouse gas emissions and improve our local air quality. By State Law, reach codes are designed and calculated to save property owners money over time.

Most recently, an overview of Piedmont’s current reach codes, the 2022 Energy Code, and initial considerations for the next set of reach codes were recently presented to residents. At community workshops, attendees were asked to provide comments and recommendations. All attendees were entered into a raffle to receive free East Bay Community Energy bill credits.

Read our Piedmont Exedra Letter to the Editor for more detail on why we think Piedmont’s reach codes are an important step towards reducing our contribution to the climate crisis.

Click on our factsheets below to learn more about the reach codes or visit the City of Piedmont’s Reach Code Information page.