Why use the misleading title phrasing "eliminate natural gas in new buildings" when you admit in the second paragraph that the program allows for natural gas to continue? Sounds like a scare tactic. Similarly with the claim that electric homes are more expensive to operate. This is completely false, especially given the facts that (i) the state is requiring new homes to be built with solar ... which makes them essentially free to operate, and (ii) SoCal Gas has stated its intent to raise prices 30%-45% over the next three years. If you were in favor of protecting locals' wallets instead of fossil fuels' profits, you would not be singing the praises of a dirty, unhealthy, costly, and outdated technology.
Re: “SLO shouldn't eliminate natural gas in new buildings”
Why use the misleading title phrasing "eliminate natural gas in new buildings" when you admit in the second paragraph that the program allows for natural gas to continue? Sounds like a scare tactic. Similarly with the claim that electric homes are more expensive to operate. This is completely false, especially given the facts that (i) the state is requiring new homes to be built with solar ... which makes them essentially free to operate, and (ii) SoCal Gas has stated its intent to raise prices 30%-45% over the next three years. If you were in favor of protecting locals' wallets instead of fossil fuels' profits, you would not be singing the praises of a dirty, unhealthy, costly, and outdated technology.