Phasing out natural gas was supposed to be the city's most powerful tool for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. But a court ruling could upend the city's building electrification plans.
greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, largely by phasing out the use of natural gas. But a recent court ruling throws a wrench into the city's plans for building electrification.from the city's Independent Budget Analyst found such a code update would have the biggest impact on emissions reductions out of all its climate strategies.a similar ordinance in Berkeley was preempted by federal law, and that cities do not have the authority to ban natural gas hookups.
Pelka added the city can work with other government agencies, such as school districts, to support the city's climate goals. In April, the San Diego Unified School Districtalso has the authority to ban natural gas appliances such as stoves, furnaces and water heaters, because they are sources of indoor air pollution."Building electrification is one of those strategies that can have multiple benefits beyond just emissions reductions," Pelka said.
Alyssa Muto, director of sustainability and mobility for the city of San Diego, said in a statement that the city was watching the case closely and exploring alternative policies that would still achieve building electrification.
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