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Southern California air regulators reject rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters
- On June 6, 2025, the governing board of the regional air quality agency overseeing parts of Southern California voted against two proposed regulations that aimed to boost the use of electric heating systems in the area.
- The rejection followed years of rule amendments starting from 1978, aimed at phasing out gas-powered furnaces and water heaters and reducing nitrogen oxide pollution by setting gradual zero-emission sales targets from 2030 to 2036.
- The proposed rules would have applied fees to manufacturers selling gas appliances, funding rebates for zero-emission alternatives and were projected to prevent thousands of asthma cases, lost school days, and premature deaths annually.
- Michael Krause, AQMD’s rule planning manager, cautioned that failing to comply with Clean Air Act requirements could result in sanctions, while critics including SoCal Gas contended that the regulations would reduce the variety of options available to consumers and drive up the cost of appliances.
- The board decided to refer the proposal to the committee for additional review, postponing its implementation amid conflicting public views and the ongoing challenge of balancing air quality improvements with cost and consumer concerns.
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Southern California air regulators reject rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters
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