Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Pilot CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN IN COUNCIL JUNE 12, 2023

O-2 Calendar Item # 1 FIRST IN COUNCIL June 12, 2023 June 26, 2023 City of Cambridge COUNCILLOR ZONDERVAN COUNCILLOR NOLAN WHEREAS: DOER has released their application process and model language for the fossil fuel free construction pilot; and WHEREAS: A prerequisite of admission to the 10 communities pilot is the adoption of local regulation and DOER recommends this be done through regular ordinance; and WHEREAS: The deadline to apply for the State’s Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Program is September 1, 2023; and WHEREAS: The attached language is based on the model language provided by DOER; now therefore be it ORDERED: That the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding the attached new chapter. Chapter 15.30 FOSSIL FUEL-FREE DEMONSTRATION § 15.30.10 Definitions Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration – Codified by the entirety of 225 CMR 24.00, the Fossil FuelFree Demonstration Specialized Energy Code – Codified by the entirety of 225 CMR 22 and 23 including Appendices RC and CC, the Specialized Energy Code adds residential and commercial appendices to the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, based on amendments to the respective net-zero appendices of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to incorporate the energy efficiency of the Stretch energy code and further reduce the climate impacts of buildings built to this code, with the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the buildings sector no later than 2050. § 15.30.20 Purpose The purpose of 15.30, also referred to as the Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration is to restrict and prohibit new building construction and major renovation projects that are not fossil fuel-free. § 15.30.30 Applicability

This restriction applies to residential and commercial buildings that qualify as new construction or major renovation, as defined in 225 CMR 24.00 –. This restriction shall not apply to research laboratories for scientific or medical research, hospitals and medical offices regulated by the department of public health as a health care facility as defined in 225 CMR 24.00 –. § 15.30.40 Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration The Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration, as codified by the entirety of 225 CMR 24.00, is herein incorporated by reference into the City of Cambridge Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 with an effective date of January 1, 2024. With adoption of the Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration, and upon approval by DOER, the following amendments to the Specialized Energy Code are adopted. These changes are enforceable by the Inspectional Services Department and will go into effect for any project seeking a Building Permit after the effective date. a. Low-rise Residential Code (225 CMR 22 Appendix RC) 1. Sections RC102 and RC101 “Zero Energy Pathway” and “Mixed Fuel Pathway” shall not be permitted for use for new construction or major renovations. b. Commercial and All Other (225 CMR 23 Appendix CC) i. Sections CC103 and CC105 “Zero Energy Pathway” and “Mixed-Fuel Pathway” shall not be permitted for new construction or major renovations, with the following exceptions: 1. Research laboratories for scientific or medical research, 2. Hospitals regulated by the department of public health as a health care facility, 3. Medical offices regulated by the department of public health as a health care facility. In City Council June 26, 2023. Adopted by a yea and nay vote:- Yeas 7; Nays 2; Absent 0 Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk A true copy; ATTEST:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk

History: 06/12/23 City Council CHARTER RIGHT Next: 06/26/23