Environmentalists have argued that electrification, banning natural gas hookups and implementing strict energy efficiency standards could help accelerate emissions reductions. "Climate activists and the Biden administration want homeowners to stop using natural gas and to electrify everything. That would affect appliances that come in natural gas and electric versions such as stoves, but also heating systems and water heaters." A month later, the agency listed more than a dozen energy efficiency rules, impacting appliance like water heaters, cooking products and lamps, that it would review. They have also argued that restricting natural gas usage would lead to significantly higher heating and energy costs for consumers.
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