New rules could replace gas furnaces with electric ones in Southern California, aiming to improve air quality but raising costs.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is proposing new rules that would require replacing natural gas furnaces and water heaters with electric alternatives to improve air quality. However, these changes could cost at least $20.4 billion and impose heavy financial burdens on residents and businesses in Southern California, potentially straining the electricity grid. Critics, including SCAQMD board member Donald P. Wagner, argue that the rules may not significantly improve air quality while making housing less affordable. Public input will influence the final decision.
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