Supplemental Decarbonization Services for the City of Pinole Public Safety Building

Description

The City of Pinole is advancing community-wide building decarbonization through multiple, coordinated strategies. In 2024, the City launched the Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate program (PEER) to help offset project cost of various energy-efficiency measures for single-family and multi-family property owners. The City recently launched an all-electric building virtual concierge—a one-stop platform designed to streamline adoption of electrification measures.  In tandem, the City is also pursuing reach codes to establish stronger standards that support long-term decarbonization goals.  The City modernized its permitting systems by launching eTRAKiT for online permitting and Symbium for instant solar permit approvals, significantly improving efficiency and accessibility. Building on this foundation, the Community Development Department is preparing to roll out additional instant permit options for energy efficiency-projects via Symbium, further aligning implementation efforts with the City’s CAAP. The City of Pinole adopted its inaugural CAAP[1] in August 2024 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, aligning with State goals and reducing the City’s contribution to global