California Gov. Gavin Newsom made headlines a few weeks ago when he signed an executive order to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. While the order is concerning for a ...

As California moves to become the first state to ban natural gas-powered space and water heaters by 2030, a growing debate about what the ban means for homeowners, and any potential expansion to ...

California cities shouldn’t be deterred The California Restaurant Assn. sued the city of Berkeley in 2019 over its first-in-the-nation ban on gas piping in new construction.

New homes and buildings that are constructed in California in 2023 must have electric supply panels and circuitry to support all-electric appliances and heating under a building code update approved ...

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will decide Monday night on a plan to ban gas appliances in homes and businesses that ...

A federal appeals court ruling Monday could hamper efforts by numerous cities and counties across California to ban natural gas appliances in new construction to fight climate change. The ruling ...

California officials have pushed several bans this year. In August, the state voted to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 to further improve air quality.

Court overturns Berkeley, California's gas ban April 18, 2023 / 12:46 PM EDT / AP ...

Electric appliances are the future The L.A. City Council unanimously voted in May 2022 to ban gas stoves in new Los Angeles buildings and require only electric stoves and ovens.

California nitrogen-oxide emissions are down nearly 75% since 2000. They could be cut in half again by 2035 if the state stays on track with its emission reduction goals.