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Resident urges Palo Alto utility to warn public about gas-stove emissions and offer induction rebates

5811987 · September 23, 2025
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A resident told the council that natural gas and propane stoves emit hazardous compounds including benzene and asked the city or utility to run PSAs and add induction-stove rebates to its program.

A Palo Alto resident told the Council Appointed Officer Committee on Sept. 22 that indoor air pollution from natural gas and propane stoves can produce carcinogens and urged the city or its utility to inform residents and add incentives for cleaner cooking technology.

"When you have a natural gas stove or propane stove, natural gas is CH4, propane is C3H8. You get 2 compounds of…

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