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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Leads Effort to Ban Gas Stoves and Phase Out Fossil Fuels in New Buildings"

A Chicago Democrat plans to propose a bill banning natural gas in new buildings, following other liberal cities' efforts to prohibit gas stoves. Supporters argue that it would reduce carbon emissions and childhood asthma risks, while critics express concerns about consumer choice and increased costs. The move aligns with a broader trend of Democrat-led cities proposing measures to ban gas-powered products, with New York already passing a similar ban. The debate centers on the economic and environmental impacts of transitioning to electric heating and cooking.

via Fox News|

#chicago #democrat #energy

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Celebrity Chef José Andrés Granted Exemption from California Gas Ban

Palo Alto has granted a dispensation to celebrity chef José Andrés, allowing him to use natural gas at his new restaurant, Zaytinya, after being threatened with a lawsuit. The city had banned natural gas in new construction last year, but Andrés successfully argued that his project was grandfathered in under the old rules. Andrés' lawyers claimed the new rules were "legally defective and unconstitutional" and threatened to sue the city. The restaurant will be housed in a building that will also house another eatery named Dumpling City, and other buildings in the development would have to adhere to the new rules.

via New York Post |

#building-code #business #jose-andres

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

New York poised to ban natural gas in new buildings.

New York is set to become the first state in the US to ban natural gas under a new budget deal, which mandates all new buildings under seven stories be fully electric by 2026 with larger structures following three years later. While Governor Kathy Hochul hailed the plan as a way to fight climate change, critics say the upcoming state ban will drive rising energy costs while depriving many New Yorkers of their right to beloved gas stoves in future homes. The ban could also face legal challenges over whether local and state governments can even ban natural gas hookups.

via New York Post |

#climate-change #energy #fossil-fuels

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

New York to Ban Gas in New Construction with Tentative Deal Reached.

New York is set to become the first state in the US to pass a law banning natural gas in most new buildings, requiring most new buildings to go all-electric, jettisoning fossil-fuel-burning appliances in favor of heat pumps and induction stoves for heating and cooking. The law is part of a national movement to cut greenhouse gas emissions from homes and businesses by ridding buildings of natural gas, heating oil and propane. The gas ban would take effect in 2026 for most new buildings under seven stories and in 2029 for taller buildings.

via The Washington Post|

#building-codes #climate-change #environment