SDBEC Webinar: Encinitas Building Electrification Ordinance Story

(photo of Mayor Blakespear at the press conference celebrating the passage of the Encinitas Green Building Ordinance in September 2021)

The San Diego Building Electrification Coalition will present the story of the City of Encinitas passing its all-electric new construction reach code from start to finish. This discussion will include conversations with various stakeholders including the Mayor of Encinitas Catherine Blakespear, City staffer Crystal Najera and citizen advocacy volunteer James Wang regarding their roles, responsibilities, and thoughts on this successful process.

This is presented as part of The San Diego Green Building Council’s Sustainable Building Week.

Recording and Slides

Speakers

• Catherine Blakespear: Mayor of Encinitas
• Crystal Najera: Sustainability Manager, City of Encinitas
• James Wang: Former Chair, Encinitas Environmental Commission
• Robert Carr: Education and Project Manager, San Diego Green Building Council
• Kelly Lyndon: Volunteer, San Diego Building Electrification Coalition