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Join the Glendale Environmental Coalition for a webinar regarding AC2HP systems!![]()
Details: December 8 at 7:30 PM on Zoom. ![]()
Presentations by Michael Rochmes from USGBC California and Brett Markey from Hilo Aire, followed by a Q&A. ![]()
Learn about heat pumps, what the new ordinance requires, and available rebates. ![]()
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GEC - AC to Heat Pump Webinar - Glendale Environmental Coalition
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GEC & U.S. Green Building Council California are hosting a free webinar Friday Dec 8 on Zoom to help educate residents on Glendale, California's newly-passed Air Conditioning to Heat Pump (AC2HP) ordi...
City Council Recap – November 18, 2025![]()
Review of 2024 GWP Power Content Label; Adoption of AC to Heat Pump (AC2HP) Ordinance...![]()
City Council Recap - November 18, 2025 - Glendale Environmental Coalition
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Eco-Related items on the Glendale City Council agenda.
Learn about the proposed Zone Zero regulations and the letter that Glendale City Council asked our City to write with input regarding the proposed regulations. outlooknewspapers.com/glendalenewspress/city-backs-local-control-of-certain-fire-regulations/arti...![]()
Many thanks to the community members that spoke out in support of more local control and with support for more flexible options that allow for well maintained, hydrated plants in zone Zero and highlighted the important role these plants and trees can provide as a buffer to flying embers. We are extremely concerned about the potential loss of approximately 17% of our City's tree canopy if the most draconian options are selected by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. You can send YOUR input to: publiccomments@bof.ca.gov![]()
Glendale City Council agreed with the many callers to support Option 4 for plants and Option 2 for trees. With a strong request for "maximum flexibility to implement rules that substantially meet the requirements that the state is trying to achieve, but do it in a way that fits our local conditions and balances all these different objectives that we have," (Councilmember Brotman)![]()
"As the board finalizes language for Zone Zero, Brooks said four options for what types of plants and landscaping might be allowed in the zero to 5-foot area have been revealed. In the current draft language, Option 1 is some plants in pots (under 18 inches tall), Option 2 some plants in pots and low maintained vegetation, plants under 4 inches tall, like moss or grass, Option 3 some plants in pots or planted (18 inches or less) and Option 4 are well maintained plants.![]()
Option 4, Brooks said has been the most well-received by those who provided comment on the draft language for Zone Zero regulations to the Board of Forestry.![]()
The draft provides two options for the inclusion of well-maintained trees in Zone Zero. Option 1 would allow well-maintained trees that are 5 feet from walls and 10 feet from chimneys. Whereas, Option 2, the favored option Brooks said, only states that well-maintained trees are allowed, but branches must be 10 feet away from chimneys."![]()
More background in our Council Watch post with links to learn more: gec.eco/city-council-watch-october-28-2025-2/
Glendale Backs Local Control of Certain Fire Regulations
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Following requests from residents to push back on Cal Fire's proposed Zone Zero regulations, the Glendale City Council voted for the city to prepare a letter supporting local control. Among















































