Bay Area making climate change history
by phasing out sales of gas furnaces and
water heaters
Posted By: NorthernDog, 3/3/2023 8:53:58 AM
As soon as this month, air quality officials in the San Francisco Bay Area are expected to adopt the nation’s first rules phasing out new gas-fueled water heaters and furnaces in homes and businesses starting in 2027. When they do, it will mark a significant step in the effort to curb health-damaging and planet-warming emissions from buildings. The California Air Resources Board adopted plans last year to phase out sales of gas water heaters and furnaces statewide by 2030 but isn't going to consider setting rules to do so until 2025. The South Coast Air Quality Management District, which regulates
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Bay Area making climate change history
by phasing out sales of gas furnaces and
water heaters 26 replies
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water heaters 26 replies
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This is so insane. If your gas furnace or water heater needs to be replaced you'll be forced to convert to electric. The cost will be crippling.