Overview

• President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring an executive order to shield gas-powered stoves and heaters from federal and local regulations aimed at limiting their use.
• The proposed order would likely restrict federal funding for state and local initiatives that ban or raise costs on gas appliances, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
• Trump criticized the Biden administration’s environmental policies, including recent energy efficiency standards for gas water heaters and stoves, which were scaled back after initial backlash.
• Democratic-led cities and states, such as New York and Berkeley, have implemented or proposed restrictions on gas appliances in new buildings, citing climate and health concerns.
• More than 75 million U.S. households use natural gas appliances, with research highlighting both their affordability and potential health risks, such as nitrogen oxide emissions linked to respiratory issues.