Building Electrification Public Engagement
The City of Oakland has been legally directed to suspend the requirement that all newly constructed buildings be all-electric as per Oakland Municipal Code 15.37
The City of Oakland's Sustainability team is working with community partners in an extensive citywide public education campaign about building electrification, popping up at farmer's markets, cultural events, and hosting clinics where residents can get direct access to energy efficiency and electrification resources. As Oakland continues on the bold path of decarbonizing buildings, this page will be updated with upcoming events and workshops as well as materials from past engagements. If you or your organization would like to partner with our team, contact us at climate@oaklandca.gov If you would like to give us feedback to help us understand electrification barriers and opportunities in Oakland buildings, fill out our survey.
New! Building Electrification Clubhouse at BIG-O Coworking Space
The Building Electrification Clubhouse is a monthly workshop for building industry professionals at the BIG-O coworking space. On the first Thursday of every month, come enjoy a fun evening with interesting speakers, engaging conversation, and light refreshments! This is a space for contractors, designers, project managers, and others to share knowledge, hear from expert peers, and get your questions answered.
*Note- April's event will be hosted on the second Thursday of month (April 11th), please visit Big-O's website for more details.
General event schedule (subject to change):
- 5:30-6:15: Vendor showcase: networking, small bites
- 6:15-7:15: Learning: Panel, Expert Q&A, or case study on a particular topic
- 7:15-8:00: After party: libations, networking
*Note- Listed vendors do not represent an endorsement by the City of Oakland or BIG-O.
Register now for the next workshop
Upcoming Events
| Date |
Title |
Location/Time |
Event Type |
| January 11th, 2024 |
Electrifying Mechanical Questions: Big Questions, Basic Questions |
BIG Oakland
(1423 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612) |
Networking Event for the AEC (architecture, engineering, & construction) Community |
| February 1, 2024 |
The National Association of Minority Contractors: Past and Present |
BIG Oakland
(1423 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612) |
Networking Event for the AEC (architecture, engineering, & construction) Community |
Past Workshops
| Date |
Title |
Materials |
| September 27, 2023 |
Overcoming Challenges and Advancing Electrification (BE Clubhouse) |
City of Oakland website, City of Berkeley website, West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project website |
| November 17th, 2021 |
Building Electrification in Major Retrofits |
11-17-2021 Presentation Slides(PDF, 11MB)
11-17-2021 Recording
Breakout 1
Breakout 2a
Breakout 2b
Jamboard synthesis(PDF, 232KB)
Q&A(PDF, 256KB). |
| March-August 2021 |
Building Electrification Workforce Stakeholder Engagement Series |
Session 1 slides(PDF, 45MB)
Session 2 slides(PDF, 21MB)
Session 2 notes(PDF, 307KB)
Session 3 slides(PDF, 143MB)
Session 3 notes(PDF, 282KB) |
| November 20, 2020 |
Building Electrification New Construction Ordinance |
Webinar recording |
Other Past Engagements
| Date |
Title |
Event Type |
| December 10th, 2023 |
West Oakland Farmer's Market |
Pop-up |
| December 7th, 2023 |
Watt's Next: Powering Up The Future of Existing Multifamily Electrification |
Networking Event for the AEC (architecture, engineering, & construction) Community |
| November 28th, 2023 |
Fruitvale BART/Farmer's Market |
Pop-up |
| November 17th, 2023 |
Old Oakland Farmer's Market |
Pop-up |
| November 2nd, 2023 |
Don't Upgrade that Panel! Avoiding Panel Upgrades in Building Electrification |
Networking Event for the AEC (architecture, engineering, & construction) Community |
| October 19th, 2023 |
Rockridge Community Planning Council |
Presentation |
| August 28th, 2023 |
Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Meeting |
Presentation |
| August 26th-27th, 2023 |
Oakland Chinatown Streetfest |
Pop-up |
| August 21st, 2023 |
What's Cooking, Oakland? Commercial Kitchen Electrification Workshop |
Resource Fair |
| August 9th, 2023 |
35X Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| July 15th, 2023 |
Oakland Spiders |
Pop-up |
| July 14th, 2023 |
Town Nights |
Pop-up |
| July 7th, 2023 |
Town Nights |
Pop-up |
| June 28th, 2023 |
Oakland Roots |
Pop-up |
| June 24th, 2023 |
Home Energy Resource Fair |
Resource Fair |
| June 15th, 2023 |
25Y Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| June 15th, 2023 |
32x Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| June 7th, 2023 |
Home Energy Resource Fair at Dimond Branch Library |
Resource Fair |
| June 3rd, 2023 |
East Oakland Futures Fest |
Pop-up |
| May 25th, 2023 |
Home Energy Resource Fair at Golden Gate Recreation Center |
Resource Fair |
| May 22nd, 2023 |
Neighborhood Watch 1 |
Presentation |
| May 21st, 2023 |
Red Market |
Pop-up |
| May 18th, 2023 |
Home Energy Resource Fair at Native American Health Center |
Resource Fair |
| May 14th, 2023 |
West Oakland Farmer's Market |
Pop-up |
| May 11th, 2023 |
Home Energy Resource Fair at West Oakland Senior Center |
Resource Fair |
| May 4th, 2023 |
Home Energy Resource Fair at Cypress Mandela Training Center |
Resource Fair |
| April 29th, 2023 |
AKA Community Health Expo |
Pop-up |
| April 26th, 2023 |
Melrose Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| April 21st, 2023 |
OMCA Friday Nights |
Pop-up |
| April 15th, 2023 |
Oakland Roots Game |
Pop-up |
| April 6th, 2023 |
Spring Eggstravaganza |
Pop-up |
| March 28th, 2023 |
South Hills Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| March 23rd, 2023 |
Building Electrification Clinic- BNSN Resource Center |
Resource Fair |
| March 15th, 2023 |
33x/34x Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| March 15th, 2023 |
Allendale Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| March 8th, 2023 |
Bella Vista Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| March 8th, 2023 |
Greater San Antonio Neighborhood Council Meeting |
Presentation |
| February 18th, 2023 |
Grand Lake Farmer's Market |
Pop-up |
| February 12th, 2023 |
Temescal Farmer's Market |
Pop-up |
| February 6th, 2023 |
Kehilla Synagogue |
Presentation |
| February 5th, 2023 |
Sooooo Chocolate Festival |
Pop-up |
| January 27th, 2023 |
Old Town Farmer's Market |
Pop-up |
| January 20th-21st, 2023 |
Lunar New Year Bazaar |
Pop-up |
| November 10th, 2022 |
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative Community Owners' Meeting |
Presentation |
| October 20th, 2022 |
Great Oakland Shakeout |
Pop-up |
| February 14th, 2022 |
Oakland Tenant's Union |
Presentation |
| December 21st, 2021 |
East Bay Housing Organization |
Presentation |
| December 8th, 2021 |
Oakland Property Acquisition Collaborative |
Presentation |