Councilmember Mike O'Brien and representatives from community and environmental advocacy groups, introduce new legislation to make Seattle a greener city by prohibiting natural gas piping in new residential and commercial buildings. Following cities such as Berkeley and more recently San Luis Obispo, O'Brien's proposal would support new construction to be 100% electric, which would eliminate carbon emissions from new buildings, as natural gas use in buildings is one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions in Seattle.
Speakers include:
Councilmember Mike O'Brien, City of Seattle
Jill Mangaliman, Executive Director, Got Green
Jess Wallach, Organizer, 350 Seattle
Max Savishinsky, Executive Director, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Aaron Fairchild, CEO, Green Canopy Homes
Chris Maykut, Founder, Chaco Canyon