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Coverage dated November 4, 2026 to November 5, 2026

Bay Area Air District delays ban on natural gas water heaters to 2028, adds exemptions

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By Tim Fang The Bay Area Air District has delayed the start of a looming ban on installing new natural gas water heaters and added exemptions, amid concerns about potential difficulties for certain households, amid affordability concerns.

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  1. Clean Tech Nica

    Bay Area Air District Moves Forward with Nation’s Strongest Water Heater Standards (opens Clean Tech Nica)

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    Health advocates, environmental groups, heat pump installers, local electeds celebrate decision as. SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area Air District voted today to move forward with the strongest clean appliance standards in the nation, putting millions of Bay Area homes on a path to switch from gas water …

  2. CalMatters

    New deadline for phaseout of gas water heaters gives Bay Area homeowners one more year (opens CalMatters)

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    Up to half of Bay Area households can skip electric water heaters under an updated rule by air regulators. Residents not exempt have one more year to comply.

  3. KION Central Coast

    Bay Area Air District delays ban on natural gas water heaters to 2028, adds exemptions (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Tim Fang The Bay Area Air District has delayed the start of a looming ban on installing new natural gas water heaters and added exemptions, amid concerns about potential difficulties for certain households, amid affordability concerns.