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Idiots.New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings | CNN
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings -- a major win for climate advocates, but a move that could spark pushback from fossil fuel interests.www.cnn.com
New York State Pushes Ahead On Natural Gas Ban
Realizing the legal difficulties in doing so directly, Berkeley adopted an ordinance that banned natural gas infrastructure in new buildings, apparently reasoning that if a direct prohibition of natural gas hookups or usage may be overreaching, outlawing the infrastructure by which gas can even e...www.forbes.com
Natural gas heat is vastly more efficient and less polluting than electric heat in the grand scheme of things.
A big powerplant is going to top out at about 45% before line losses get included. Gas furnaces? 95%+ for a high-efficiency furnace.