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Los Angeles Times

Berkeley halts landmark natural gas ban after legal fight

Berkeley agreed to halt enforcement of its natural gas ban and take steps to repeal the ordinance.

The banning of natural gas in newly constructed buildings is driven by climate change concerns and public health risks. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

East Bay (California)

Report: Berkeley has agreed to halt natural gas ban

Berkeley halts enforcement of natural gas piping ban

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules Berkeley's ban violates federal law [ more ]

SFGATE

1 month ago

SF food

Controversial Berkeley law to be repealed

Berkeley agreed to repeal its natural gas ban in new buildings after a settlement with the California Restaurant Association.

The ban was intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but faced legal challenges and opposition from the restaurant industry. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Johnson backs ordinance to effectively ban natural gas in new buildings

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has expressed support for an ordinance that would all but ban natural gas in new buildings in the city.

Supporters argue that the ban is necessary to fight climate change, while opponents claim it will make power less reliable and more costly. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

3 months ago

Chicago

Chicago to consider an ordinance that would effectively ban natural gas in new buildings

Chicago City Council is considering an ordinance that would effectively ban the use of natural gas in most new buildings.

The ordinance sets an emissions standard that natural gas can't meet, promoting the use of electric heat and appliances to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]

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The Mercury News

2 months ago

East Bay (California)

Contra Costa County pauses all-electric building requirements, natural gas ban for new construction

Local governments in Contra Costa County and San Mateo County are pausing the enforcement of all-electric building codes due to legal uncertainties.

Ruling against Berkeley's natural gas ban is prompting cities to reconsider their approach to clean energy in new construction. [ more ]

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