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Redlands council tables action on South Coast AQMD appliance rules after new proposal details emerge
Summary
Council members asked staff to seek more information and return with a revised recommendation instead of sending a formal opposition letter after the air district revised its approach to regulate manufacturers rather than ban gas appliances outright.
The Redlands City Council on March 18 tabled consideration of a resolution opposing the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s proposed amendments to Rules 1111 and 1121, which address nitrogen‑oxide (NOx) emissions from natural‑gas‑fired furnaces and residential water heaters.
City staff presented background and a draft opposition letter. South Coast AQMD staff also attended and described a revised rule approach: rather than directly banning gas appliances at the point of sale, the district said it now proposes manufacturer‑level target…
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