Direct staff to explore incentives for all-electric new buildings
In Plain English
Richmond banned natural gas in new construction in 2021, but a federal court ruling stopped enforcement of such bans. The city now seeks alternative ways to encourage developers to build without gas hookups. Staff will research possible incentives like faster permit processing or reduced fees and return with recommendations in fall.
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