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Date:4/7/2025 3:48:59 PM
From:"David Martinez" david@climateactioncampaign.org
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Cc:
"Ashleigh Aitken" AAitken@anaheim.net, "Norma C. Kurtz" NKurtz@anahe im.ne t, "Ryan Balius"
RBalius@anaheim.net, "Carlos A. Leon" CLeon@anaheim.net, "Natalie Rubalcava" NRubalcava@anaheim.net,
"Kristen Maahs" KMaahs@anaheim.net, "Natalie Meeks" NMeeks@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] OPPOSE Item 17 - SCAQMD Resolution
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Hello,
Please find attached Climate Action Campaign's letter opposing Item 17.
Best,
David Martinez
OC Climate Equity Advocate and Organizer
Climate Action Campaign
(619) 419-1222 ext. 708
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7 April 2025
Members of the Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA
via Email
SUBJECT: Oppose Agenda Item 17 – Support Clean Air and Public Health
Dear Members of the Anaheim City Council,
On behalf of Climate Action Campaign, we urge you to oppose Agenda Item 17, a resolution that would
formalize Anaheim’s opposition to South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Proposed
Amended Rules 1111 and 1121.
These rules are essential to protecting public health and advancing clean air goals across Orange County
by reducing harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from gas appliances like furnaces and water heaters.
Electrifying these appliances with clean, high-efficiency alternatives is a critical step toward addressing
the region’s severe air pollution crisis.
According to the American Lung Association, Orange County ranks first in the nation for high
ozone days among 228 metropolitan areas. Ozone pollution, which forms when NOx mixes with
volatile organic compounds in sunlight, is directly linked to asthma, lung cancer, heart disease, and other
serious health issues. In Orange County alone, it contributes to 76,000 asthma attacks, 130 premature
deaths, and $2 billion in health-related costs every year.
Contrary to what the resolution implies, SCAQMD’s updated proposal does not ban gas appliances or
force residents to replace them. The proposed rules target manufacturers, not homeowners, and allow for
a gradual, market-based transition that preserves consumer choice while phasing in cleaner technologies.
Moreover, there are significant financial incentives available to make this transition affordable. The federal
High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) provides $4,000 to $8,000 in rebates, and the Go
Zero program from SCAQMD offers an additional $1,500 for clean water heaters and heat pumps. These
incentives help ensure that low- and moderate-income residents can benefit from healthier homes without
added financial strain. Additionally, the Socioeconomic Impact Assessment prepared by SCAQMD on the
proposed rules found that there would be millions of dollars in savings annually from lower energy bills.
This resolution undermines a policy that has been revised to address economic concerns and is now
more equitable and flexible than ever. Instead of opposing sensible air quality improvements, Anaheim
should be leading the way toward a cleaner, healthier future—especially for communities already
burdened by pollution and health disparities.
We respectfully urge you to vote NO on Agenda Item 17. Let’s prioritize clean air, public health, and
energy equity for all Anaheim residents.
Sincerely,
David Martinez
Orange County Climate Equity Advocate and Organizer
Climate Action Campaign