Let's REACH for climate action

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and air pollution are killing and sickening Oregonians as climate change grows worse.

Our first line of defense is energy-efficient homes and buildings. They keep pollution and smoke out and cooling and heating in for comfort, while cutting down utility bills.

Current state law holds our cities, towns, and counties back from building to a higher standard. The "Reach Code" bill allows communities that choose it, to make all new buildings more energy-efficient, to protect our health, reduce climate pollution, and save money.

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and air pollution are killing and sickening Oregonians as climate change grows worse.

Our first line of defense is energy-efficient homes and buildings. They keep pollution and smoke out and cooling and heating in for comfort, while cutting down utility bills.

Current state law holds our cities, towns, and counties back from building to a higher standard. The "Reach Code" bill allows communities that choose it, to make all new buildings more energy-efficient, to protect our health, reduce climate pollution, and save money.

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I’m a constituent concerned our state is not prepared for the climate crisis disrupting our lives and growing worse. Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and air pollution are killing and sickening Oregonians. Our first line of defense is energy efficiency. Efficient, weatherized homes and buildings help to keep pollution and smoke out, keep cooling and heating in, and cut down on energy bills.

I’m writing to you, and our Senator, today to ask you to support the “Reach Code” bill (SB 1518) by committing to vote yes and educating and encouraging your colleagues to make it a priority to pass this session.

Current state law is holding communities back from enacting a more robust energy efficiency standard for new homes and buildings. I ask you to support cities, towns, and counties that want to choose to build better and smarter.

Places like Bend, Hood River and Beaverton are growing rapidly, which is why it is urgent we give them this freedom without delay. Buildings are often used for 50 to 100 years. These communities and many others are asking for the choice of a stronger building code for energy efficiency now. This is a critical moment to let communities ensure new-construction homes, apartments, and commercial buildings are built cleaner and more efficiently from the start, rather than trying to go back and do expensive upgrades later.

Making our homes and workplaces more efficient reduces energy use, which can help homeowners and businesses save money on their energy bills.  Everyone should welcome saving more money, especially our communities hit so hard these past few years. Energy-efficient homes and buildings will improve the lives of renters. Renters will enjoy cleaner indoor air, more comfort during heat and cold, and lower utility bills.

The past few years have made it clear Oregon will not escape the burdens of climate change. While there is a lot of work to do to prepare our communities, the least we can do is ensure all new homes and buildings better protect us. Please vote to give our communities the choice by passing the Reach Code bill this year.

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