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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Federal court overturns Berkeley's ban on natural gas in new construction.

A federal appeals court has overturned Berkeley, California's ban on natural gas in new construction, agreeing with restaurant owners who argued the city bypassed federal energy regulations when it approved the ordinance. The measure, which took effect in 2020 to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, was intended to ban new residential and commercial buildings from installing natural gas piping in favor of electrical lines. The California Restaurant Association claimed the regulation violated federal law that gives the U.S. government authority to set energy-efficiency standards for appliances such as stoves, furnaces, and water heaters.

via The Associated Press|

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energy2 years ago•2 min saved

Ninth Circuit Overturns Berkeley's Natural Gas Ban.

The Ninth Circuit has overturned an ordinance by the city of Berkeley, California, that banned natural gas hookups in new buildings, stating that the ordinance is preempted by federal law. The California Restaurant Association argued that the ordinance was preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The panel agreed, stating that the ordinance effectively amounted to a ban on natural gas appliances. The decision was a win for the restaurant group, which argued that cities and states cannot ignore federal law in an effort to constrain consumer choice.

via Bloomberg Law|

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