US EditionThese Gas Appliances — One of the Largest Sources of LA Area’s Smog — Could Be Phased Out
- New rules may phase out natural gas heaters and water heaters in the Los Angeles basin, requiring manufacturers to sell 30% zero-emissions appliances by 2027, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
- Replacing gas appliances could cost residents significantly more upfront, with heat pumps costing $2,000 more and furnaces costing $8,000 more, as stated by the air district.
- The proposed changes aim to reduce emissions significantly, which could save up to $250 million on utility bills annually between 2027 and 2061, according to district data.
- Gas appliances emit more nitrogen oxides and fine particles than all power plants and oil refineries combined, exacerbating air pollution issues.
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Future of Southern California's gas water heaters, furnaces to be decided Friday
Appliances that are among the leading causes of smog could be phased out in Southern California after regulators vote on Friday. The South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board will consider two rules that would require gas water heaters and gas furnaces to be phased out, with manufacturers either selling at least 30% zero-emission heating appliances by 2027 or paying a fee on the sale of gas appliances. That percentage of zero-e…
Daily Breeze
These gas appliances — one of the largest sources of LA area’s smog — could be phased out
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | Cal Matters New household water heaters and heating systems powered by natural gas would be phased out in the Los Angeles basin under two controversial rules that air quality regulators will vote on Friday. Manufacturers would sell increasing percentages of zero-emission heating appliances in the four-county Los Angeles basin — beginning with 30% in 2027 — and pay fees if they sell natural gas ones, under the draft rul…
Cal Matters
These gas appliances — one of the largest sources of LA’s smog — could be phased out
In summary Air quality board will vote Friday on phasing out water heaters and furnaces powered by natural gas. These appliances emit more smog-causing gases than the region’s largest industrial polluters. New household water heaters and heating systems powered by natural gas would be phased out in the Los Angeles basin under two controversial rules that air quality regulators will vote on Friday. Manufacturers would sell increasing percentage…
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