.AirDistrict's board voted 20-0 to prohibit the sale or installation of gas-powered water heaters in single-family homes beginning in 2027. The rule will apply to gas-powered furnaces in 2029 and large commercial water heaters beginning in 2031.
The rule will apply to gas-powered furnaces in 2029 and large commercial water heaters beginning in 2031.
"This groundbreaking regulation will phase out the most polluting appliances in homes and businesses to protect Bay Area residents from the harmful air pollution they cause,” Dr. Philip Fine, the agency's executive officer,But the strict regulations have sparked pushback from the industry and Bay Area residents, who note they could sharply drive up housing costs in the region — already among the highest in the U.S.
And installation of the appliances could also be expensive, especially if the new appliances require homes to upgrade to electrical panels.
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