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Palm Desert council adopts resolution expressing concerns about South Coast AQMD proposals to phase out gas appliances
Summary
Council adopted a resolution expressing concern with proposed South Coast Air Quality Management District rules that would phase out gas-burning furnaces and water heaters, citing cost, grid strain and equity worries while noting district revisions and available incentives.
Palm Desert city council adopted a resolution expressing concern with proposed amendments under consideration by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to phase out certain natural-gas-burning furnaces and water heaters, citing potential high costs, grid strain and consumer impacts.
Staff told the council the AQMD originally proposed a mandate requiring renters and homeowners to switch to zero-emission devices, but that the district has…
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