Cities and states fed up with Congress’ fumbling on climate change are taking their frustrations out on gas-burning stoves. Having already reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out dirty heating oil and adding renewable energy largely without federal help, dozens of local governments are voting to drive down their carbon footprints by banning natural gas hookups in new buildings altogether. And it’s dividing Democrats and putting the party at odds with key allies. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard reports.
Cities and states fed up with Congress’ fumbling on climate change are taking their frustrations out on gas-burning stoves. Having already reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out dirty heating oil and adding renewable energy largely without federal help, dozens of local governments are voting to drive down their carbon footprints by banning natural gas hookups in new buildings altogether. And it’s dividing Democrats and putting the party at odds with key allies. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard reports.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.
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