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Why Did SoCal Air Regulators Reject Clean Air Rules?

SCAQMD’s failure to pass Rules 1111 and 1121 on water heaters and furnaces is a win for gas industry disinformation and a loss for public health.

After 6 hours of public comment and discussion in a packed auditorium, Southern California air quality regulators on Friday rejected a pair of proposals that would have reduced harmful pollution from gas furnaces and water heaters. I watched a livestream of the 6-hour meeting (and provided live updates and commentary on Bluesky). Here’s context and …

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These SoCal Clean Air Rules are Being Smeared

Legitimate affordability concerns are being weaponized by the gas lobby and its supporters ahead of an important SCAQMD vote to encourage cleaner appliances.

After years of rule development, Southern California air quality regulators are set to vote tomorrow on a pair of proposals that would reduce harmful pollution from gas furnaces and water heaters. A coordinated campaign by opponents including SoCalGas is painting these relatively moderate rules as a “ban” on gas appliances and an attack on middle-class …

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