"Burning gas and propane for cooking, water heating and space heating in California homes and businesses creates 10% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions. It also releases pollutants indoors."
"Cheng sees passive homes as going hand in hand with all-electric appliances, because 'with airtight construction, having a gas stove in the house especially doesn't make sense' for indoor air quality."
"Early figures show 1,300 residents have already applied for reconnections through SoCalGas, which serves most of Los Angeles, indicating a strong interest in returning to gas."
Fire survivors in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are opting for all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate change concerns. California's gas usage contributes to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Recent state policy has encouraged electrification, with 39% of new homes in 2024 built without gas lines. However, after last year's fires, building codes promoting electric heat pumps were waived. Despite this, some residents are committed to building all-electric homes, with groups like Leo Cheng's in Altadena focusing on passive house designs to improve air quality and reduce energy needs.
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