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HoCo Climate Action is a grassroots organization working to inspire and engage the people of Howard County to take action to confront the climate crisis.
Think Globally, Act Locally
HoCo Climate Action is a grassroots organization working to inspire and engage the people of Howard County to take action to confront the climate crisis.
Think Globally, Act Locally
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👉👉 All Hands on Deck 👈👈
On April 7th, Council Chair Liz Walsh, at the request of the county executive, introduced CB24-2025, Adopting - Howard County Building Code. This is the bill that we have been anticipating that updates Howard County building codes to the 2024 building codes. Unfortunately, it does not include language for the electrification of new commercial and residential buildings and substantial renovations in Howard County even though hundreds of Howard County residents sent postcards to the county executive asking that this language be included.
Here is more background information on our 3 ½ year work to require new buildings to be “Smart from the Start” and minimize the use of fossil fuels in Howard County.
We need the County Council to introduce an amendment to add language to this bill to enact healthy building standards that use the latest energy efficiency measures and encourage the adoption of efficient, electric equipment for all new buildings and major renovations.
A County Council public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m. on the bill (CB24-2025) to approve new county building codes. The Council may vote on the draft bill in May - June. Whatever bill passes will become the law for at least the next three years.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to PACK THE ROOM
Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m.
👉👉Actions for individuals and organizations 👈👈
Send this Action Alert to your friends, neighbors and members of your organization.
Let us know if you can Pack the Room on Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m. for the hearing and if you can submit written testimony prior to the hearing.
👉HERE are resources to help with your written testimony. Email us for more resources. Email your testimony to Councilmail@howardcountymd.gov.
Please come early, starting at 6:30 p.m., for free pizza. Wear your green t-shirt from last time. (A few new ones will be available for those who do not have one.) Please complete the Pack the Room form to get the latest updates and to help plan for the pizza order. The hearing begins at 7 p.m.
Let your county councilmember know you want an amendment to CB24-2025 to enact energy-efficient, electric building standards for new construction, major renovations, and additions.
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