Summary
Santa Barbara is ditching natural gas in new construction! The city council just voted to ban gas hookups in all new homes and buildings. This is a big step towards cleaner air and a greener future for the city.
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Expect slightly higher upfront costs for new builds as developers switch to electric infrastructure, but potential long-term savings on energy bills.
Everyone who breathes Santa Barbara air will benefit from reduced pollution, plus homeowners who want to go green.
Builders and homeowners might face higher initial costs as they adapt to the new all-electric requirements.
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