Tag: gas appliances
Energy Affordability & Clean Air on the Line in Washington State
OLYMPIA, Washington — On January 22, 2026, the Washington State Supreme Court heard oral arguments centering on the legality of I-2066, centering on how the initiative’s title misled voters by its ballot title and instead silently amended existing climate and clean air laws and programs across multiple state agencies, utilities, … [continued]
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The Long US Goodbye to New Gas Connections and the Legal Tools States Are Using to Get There
Gas bans in new buildings moved from obscure municipal policy to national legal conflict in a remarkably short period of time. For most of the past decade, city ordinances limiting or prohibiting new natural gas hookups were treated as a local matter tied to building codes, air quality, and long … [continued]
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Need Help Getting Off Gas? Call The Free Quitline!
Let’s be honest, getting off natural (methane) gas isn’t always easy. Maybe you love your gas stove. Maybe the price tag for new appliances feels out of reach. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the choices and technologies, and don’t know where to start. You’re not alone — and you’re … [continued]
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Affordable Strategies For Cleaning Your Air If You Have A Gas Stove
Electrification remains the most effective long-term solution for reducing indoor air pollution associated with methane gas appliances. Transitioning to electric stoves, water heaters, and heating systems eliminates combustion byproducts such as nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), benzene (C₆H₆), formaldehyde (CH₂O), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at the source. However, … [continued]
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Electrification Over Insulation: Why “Fabric First” Isn’t Climate First
While in Europe recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nigel Banks of Octopus Energy on the weekly YouTube show Mesh. The channel and parent organization, Mesh Energy, are focused on sustainable energy options for the UK building industry. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of our … [continued]
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