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Ban on Natural Gas in New Residential Construction Taking Effect in First Oregon City 

Ban on Natural Gas in New Residential Construction Taking Effect in First Oregon City 

Eugene, OR, will become the first city in the state to ban natural gas infrastructure in new low-rise residential construction. The ordinance will require developers to use electric appliances and power in new buildings that are three stories or less. However, this will not affect existing buildings.  Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has set a goal…

February 15, 2023