ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-20 (2ND READING) AND UPDATE ON EQUITABLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (EBPS) [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, C. SHEN, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
Agenda • 2025-09-15 • Item B.5
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AI Summary
The adoption of Ordinance No. 25-20 introduces new Building Energy Benchmarking and Performance Standards for existing buildings in West Hollywood. This ordinance aims to improve energy efficiency, potentially reducing utility costs for building owners and tenants over time. The ordinance is exempt from CEQA, indicating no significant environmental impact, and includes an update on Equitable Building Performance Standards to ensure fair implementation across different building types.
How does this affect you?
For residents, this ordinance means that buildings in West Hollywood will need to meet specific energy efficiency standards. This could lead to lower energy bills for tenants and homeowners as buildings become more efficient. However, building owners may initially face costs to comply with these standards, which could be passed on to tenants in the form of rent increases. The ordinance also ensures that these standards are applied equitably, so all building types are considered.
Fiscal impact
Fiscal impact was not specified in the published agenda analysis.