Fuel efficiency requirements for home furnaces are set to change under new regulations published by the Biden administration Friday. The Department of Energy regulations will require non-weatherized ...
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that gas stoves are bad for indoor air quality, but what about gas furnaces and other gas-powered appliances typically found in homes? – L.J., Ronkonkoma, NY Natural gas is ...
In many new homes, gas furnaces (and appliances) are becoming less common. From customer preference to newly passed laws, ...
In a nearly unanimous vote, the Air Quality Management District board banned the sale of gas water heaters in the Bay Area after 2026 and new gas furnaces will be banned starting in 2029. One of the ...
A new push in the Bay Area to phase out natural gas furnaces and water heaters is getting some scrutiny as it comes with hidden costs for homeowners. Chris Guslani has been in the water heater ...
New York’s transition to all-electric buildings will take a slower path than envisioned by the state Climate Action Council, because officials for now have dropped plans to prohibit the replacement of ...
Nearly half of American households rely on gas appliances for heating, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Around 61 million water heaters, 58 million furnaces and 20 million dryers are powered by ...