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The city opposes the measure, now making its way through Harrisburg, that would tie the hands of Pennsylvania municipalities regarding electrification. ....
A Furious Industry Backlash Greets Moves by California Cities to Ban Natural Gas in New Construction Gas bans and restrictions, and the industry pushback, is part of a battle on many fronts over the future of natural gas in homes and businesses. March 5, 2021 Center Street, near the University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley was the first city in the United States to pass an ordinance that banned natural gas hookups in new construction. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Related Share this article Second in a series with the Seattle Times on the future of natural gas in homes and businesses. ....
Cities across the country are pushing for electric-only buildings, some by banning natural gas, as part of an ongoing effort to curb emissions and stall climate change. But another national push is underway in state legislatures to prevent this type of ban from happening elsewhere including in Indiana. House Bill 1191 would limit Hoosier city and town governments from banning any specific type of fuel source for appliances and heating homes. The language is neutral, but it’s been made clear in hearings that the issue is about protecting natural gas. The bill which has passed out of the House and is now awaiting a hearing in the Senate is more of a preventive measure. After all, it doesn’t appear any Indiana cities are looking to ban natural gas any time soon. ....