Ban natural gas hookups in new buildings
In Plain English
Richmond currently allows natural gas lines in new construction for heating, cooking, and hot water. If approved, builders must use electric systems instead of gas in all new homes and businesses. Existing buildings can keep their current gas appliances and connections.
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Votes
Introduce the ordinance for first reading
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would ban natural gas hookups in all new construction in Richmond. If the ordinance passes its second reading, builders would be required to use electric heating, cooking, and hot water systems instead of gas when constructing new homes and businesses. Current residents and businesses can keep their existing gas appliances and don't need to make any changes. This represents the first formal step in the legislative process, with a final vote still to come.
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