Silicon Valley Business Alliance calls for halt to gas-appliance ban - San Jose Spotlight
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Silicon Valley Business Alliance calls for halt to gas-appliance ban - San Jose Spotlight
""Nobody knows how much this will actually cost, or how much time it will consume trying to get upgrades from PG&E. There are so many unknowns with this," said Alliance President Johnny Khamis, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the ban's implementation and its impact on homeowners."
""It's not fair for (BAAQMD) to mandate things when they don't know how it's going to affect everyone," Khamis added, highlighting concerns about the lack of clarity and potential financial burden on residents."
Business leaders and anti-regulation advocates are rallying against a Bay Area ban on gas-powered water heaters scheduled for next year. The Silicon Valley Business Alliance organized a gathering to voice opposition ahead of a vote by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Critics argue the ban will impose unexpected costs and challenges on homeowners and businesses. The district is considering exemptions for low-income homeowners and those in unsuitable homes. Supporters of the ban emphasize the need to reduce harmful gas emissions affecting public health.
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