Ordinance 3244-25 - Air conditioner energy efficiency for existing homes.

The City of Sunnyvale has enacted Ordinance 3244-25 to require the replacement of standard air conditioning systems with heat pump systems upon their end-of-life in existing residential buildings. This regulatory measure is designed to enhance energy efficiency and align with the city’s Climate Action Playbook goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The ordinance applies to residential remodels, additions, and alterations within the city limits and is implemented through a CEQA Class 8 categorical exemption, which categorizes the action as a regulatory measure for environmental protection. The requirement is not a procurement contract but a municipal code change enforced by the City’s Building and Planning divisions, with the Chief Building Official and Principal Planner serving as primary points of contact for compliance and administrative oversight. No financial data, contract line items, pricing, or traditional procurement terms such as CLINs, FOB, or payment instructions are included, as this is a policy-driven mandate rather than a solicitation for services. The implementation is site-specific to Sunnyvale, California, with inspections and administrative acceptance handled by city authorities, and compliance tied to the installation of qualifying heat pump systems in place of conventional units. While no formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or contractor representations are applicable, the city ensures regulatory adherence through certification of environmental exemptions and reporting requirements under state environmental law.