Methane (Natural Gas) Appliances Ban Beginning in California

One way to “divest” in natural gas (AKA METHANE) is to buy and install all-electric appliances. Yup! Don’t buy gas-powered appliances this holiday – and replace your gas stoves, heaters, dryers, etc. with electric ones when yours breaks down.

Starting in January 2020, all-electric appliances will be “encouraged” for all new buildings in areas in California. The California Energy Commission is working with 6 local governments to limit the use of natural gas for new construction. Berkeley has already passed a ban on gas appliances last summer, and Marin County has had a gas ban since April 2018. Yahoo!

Now San Jose, Menlo Park, San Mateo, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Marin County will ban or limit gas appliances in new buildings. While there are a few exceptions, I’m thrilled to see that California is leading the nation in the natural gas ban. There will be a backlash from the gas companies to protect their financial interests in continuing to FRACK across the nation to provide natural gas (methane). Remember natural gas (methane) is 20 times more potent than CO2 and is a major contributor towards global warming.

We can do this! Buy electric!

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