On November 16, 2022, the State o3 Cali3ornia released the world’s ;rst plan to achieve net zero carbon pollution, with a 3ocus on cutting air pollution by 71 percent, slashing greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent, and dropping gas consumption by 94 percent. In order to achieve those goals, jurisdictions, utilities, and developers will have to drastically change policies, improve in3rastructure, innovate energy and transportation technology, and alter the way buildings and communities are designed. On June 9, ULI Sacramento hosted a panel discussion 3ocusing on current progress and 3uture steps needed within the development industry, public sector, and utility suppliers in order to meet Cali3ornia’s energy targets. Panelists shared innovative trends and public policy challenges and discussed how the building industry and utility sectors are responding to these important intersectional challenges.