Trump Weighs Executive Order to Protect Gas-Powered Appliances

The president-elect is reportedly considering measures to limit federal funding for state and local restrictions on gas stoves and heaters.

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.