Southern California families and business owners may be offered financial incentives to replace their conventional, gas-powered water heating or HVAC system with zero-emmission, electric equipment.

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The ruling won’t stop gas appliances from polluting homes and emitting greenhouse gases. And the sort of ordinance at issue applied only to new construction, not the gas appliances already in homes.

They’re a big source of greenhouse gases. Here’s what to think about if you’re considering switching to electric. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel ...

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How Much Does a Replacement Water Heater Cost? According to Angi's data, the average cost for a water heater is $1,200, but the overall cost can range depending on whether you go with a tank or ...

Heat pumps, long overlooked in the world of heating, are attracting new interest from companies and consumers as momentum builds to cut the use of fossil fuels. Unlike furnaces fueled by natural gas ...

Q: My 40-gallon gas water heater has started leaking from underneath, but there’s no problem getting hot water. What does this mean? A: It means the water heater’s tank is leaking and should be ...

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