{"id":2154018,"date":"2024-01-19T16:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T21:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-becomes-latest-democratic-city-to-pursue-gas-stove-ban\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T16:27:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T21:27:33","slug":"chicago-becomes-latest-democratic-city-to-pursue-gas-stove-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-becomes-latest-democratic-city-to-pursue-gas-stove-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago joins other Democratic cities in banning gas stoves"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchicago-becomes-latest-democratic-city-to-pursue-gas-stove-ban%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2154018&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Chicago\u2064 Considers Proposal to Ban Natural Gas \u200cin New Buildings<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Chicago is on the verge of taking a bold\u2063 step by considering a proposal that would effectively eliminate the use of natural gas in new \u2062buildings. This move aligns with the growing trend among Democratic cities to prohibit future homes from relying on\u200c gas stoves.<\/p>\n<p>Alderwoman Maria Hadden (D.), one of\u200b the sponsors of the proposal, revealed her plans to \u200dintroduce \u200bthe measure on Wednesday.\u200c The proposed emissions standards would strictly forbid the use of natural gas in new constructions, emphasizing the urgency of \u200cthe\u200c situation. Hadden believes that this decision is crucial for\u2062 the survival and future of the city, both economically and environmentally.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are being compelled to take this \u2062direction not only by nature but also by policy, business, and industry,&#8221; Hadden explained to the <em>Chicago Tribune<\/em>. &#8220;People are making these choices because it makes economic sense, promotes better\u200c health, and ensures safety.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At various levels of government, Democrats have been\u200d advocating for or implementing bans on gas\u200d stoves. President Joe Biden&#8217;s Department of Energy, for instance, has projected a proposed rule that \u200dwould\u200c prohibit the sale of half of all gas stoves on the market by \u200dFebruary 2023.<\/p>\n<p>In a similar vein, the New York \u200cState legislature recently passed a bill mandating the use of induction ranges and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vp-kamala-harris-headlines-electric-trucks-event-as-border-encounters-with-illegal-aliens-up-314-percent\/\" title=\"VP Kamala Harris Headlines Electric Trucks Event as Border Encounters with Illegal Aliens Up 314 Percent\">electric heat pumps<\/a>\u2062 in new buildings up to seven stories tall. Governor Kathy Hochul\u2063 (D.) likened this transition \u2062away from natural gas to the shift away from \u2063coal.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Biden administration has shown support for\u2062 Berkeley, Calif.&#8217;s plan to ban natural gas in future buildings, which was\u2062 enacted in 2019. However, the \u2064Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals later ruled that such restrictions imposed by cities and states violate\u2063 federal law.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a recent petition to reconsider the ruling, the \u200ccourt declined\u2064 to grant a new hearing,\u200b making the ruling final\u200c unless the Supreme Court decides to intervene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How might the proposed ban \u2062on natural gas\u2062 in new \u200bbuildings impact the city&#8217;s carbon emissions?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c P towards \u2063reducing its carbon footprint by considering a proposal to ban the \u200buse of natural gas in new buildings. The city has long been a leader\u2064 in sustainability efforts and this new\u2064 initiative would further solidify its commitment to combating\u200c climate\u2064 change.<\/p>\n<p>Natural gas, although considered a cleaner energy\u200b source compared to\u2062 coal and oil, still contributes to greenhouse gas \u200bemissions. These emissions have a detrimental impact on the environment and are \u2062a major contributor to global\u2064 warming. By eliminating the \u2062use of natural gas in new buildings, Chicago aims to \u200dreduce its \u2062carbon\u200b emissions significantly.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed ban would require new buildings to rely solely on electric power for heating, cooling, and \u2064other energy needs. This would encourage the\u2063 use of renewable \u2063energy sources such \u200das wind and solar power, which have a \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/united-airlines-aims-to-launch-flying-taxi-service-in-chicago-by-2025\/\" title=\"United Airlines aims to launch flying taxi service in Chicago by 2025\">minimal environmental impact<\/a>. Additionally, the ban would also promote the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-desantis-biden-gaslighting-americans-about-recession\/\" title=\"Gov. DeSantis: Biden Gaslighting Americans About Recession\">energy-efficient appliances<\/a> \u200cand systems, \u200cfurther \u200creducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 move towards banning\u200b natural gas in new buildings is not without its critics. Some argue that the measure could lead to higher costs for\u2063 developers and homeowners, as electric systems can be more expensive to \u200dinstall \u2062and maintain. Additionally, opponents argue that \u200dnatural gas is a reliable \u2063and cost-effective energy source, offering a sense of energy security \u200cthat \u2064cannot be guaranteed \u200dwith renewables.<\/p>\n<p>However, supporters of the ban\u2063 argue that the long-term\u200c benefits outweigh the\u2062 initial costs.\u2062 By taking action now to reduce dependence on natural gas, Chicago is investing in a sustainable future. The use of renewable energy\u2063 not \u200bonly reduces carbon emissions but also\u200d creates job \u200copportunities in\u200b the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-flabbergasted-by-conservative-outlets-questions-is-this-like-a-real-interview\/\" title=\"RFK Jr. shocked by conservative outlet's questions: 'Is this even a real interview?\">green\u200d energy sector<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago&#8217;s proposal reflects \u2063a\u200c growing trend across the country, as other cities and states also consider similar\u2063 measures \u200dto phase out natural\u2062 gas. California, for example, \u200dhas\u200c set a goal\u2062 to become carbon-neutral by \u20642045 and has already implemented\u200c strict regulations on\u200d natural gas use in new buildings.<\/p>\n<p>If approved, \u200bthe ban on natural gas in new buildings would make Chicago one of the first major cities in the United States to take such significant action towards \u2064a greener future. The city&#8217;s\u2062 commitment to sustainability could serve as a model for other urban areas\u2062 grappling with the challenges \u2062of climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Critics may argue that\u2063 the ban\u200b is just\u200c a drop in the bucket when \u2064considering global \u200demissions. However, every \u2063effort counts, and \u200bcities like \u2062Chicago \u200bplay a crucial\u200c role\u200b in setting an example for sustainable practices. By taking the\u2063 initiative to reduce natural gas use, Chicago is sending a powerful message that it is committed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-boosts-battery-storage-capacity-by-757-percent-in-4-years\/\" title=\"California's battery storage capacity surges by 757% in just 4 years.\">fighting climate\u2064 change<\/a> and\u2063 protecting the environment for \u200dfuture\u2064 generations.<\/p>\n<p>As the proposal moves forward, both \u2064supporters and opponents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns. It is essential that all perspectives are considered before making a final decision. Chicago has a history of being a\u200d leader in sustainability, and\u200d this ban on natural gas in new buildings could be yet another\u200d important milestone in \u2063its journey \u2063towards a \u200cgreener and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago is contemplating a plan to prohibit the use of natural gas in new constructions, joining other Democratic cities in banning gas stoves in future homes. Alderwoman Maria Hadden (D.) intends to present the proposal on Wednesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. 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