- President-elect Donald Trump is considering an executive order to shield gas-powered appliances from regulatory efforts aimed at phasing them out as a means of countering Democratic-led environmental and health measures.
- The debate reflects a broader divide over energy use, with environmental advocates pushing for electric appliances to reduce emissions, while conservatives and industry leaders argue such efforts threaten energy affordability and reliability.
- Critics cite studies linking gas appliances to respiratory issues like asthma, prompting a Consumer Product Safety Commission review. Industry leaders, however, argue these risks are exaggerated and warn against restricting energy choices.
- Over 75 million U.S. households rely on natural gas for heating, and nearly 40 percent use gas stoves, highlighting their importance in American homes.
- Trump’s order aligns with efforts to block federal funding for state and local initiatives restricting gas appliances, emphasizing affordability, reliability and protecting low- and middle-income families from costly transitions to electric alternatives.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to shield gas-powered appliances from regulatory efforts aimed at phasing them out. This action comes as part of Trump’s broader initiative to counter Democratic-led measures targeting gas appliances in homes and businesses, which have been framed as necessary for environmental and health reasons.
The proposed executive order reflects a growing cultural and political divide over energy use in America. On one side, environmental advocates argue that transitioning to electric appliances is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. On the other, conservatives and industry leaders view these efforts as government overreach, threatening the affordability and reliability of energy for millions of Americans.
Gas-powered stoves, long favored by chefs and home cooks for their high-heat efficiency, have become a flashpoint in this debate. Critics of gas appliances point to studies suggesting a link between their use and respiratory conditions like asthma, particularly in children. In 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced it was reviewing these potential health risks, though any resulting regulations would take years to implement. (Related: Climate change fanatics still trying to ban gas stoves – they’re just doing it quietly now.)
However, industry leaders and Republican lawmakers argue that these concerns are overblown and that the push to phase out gas appliances is part of a broader agenda to restrict energy choices.
Karen Harbert, president of the American Gas Association, criticized the regulatory efforts, stating that it is alarming when an executive order is needed to prevent the government from banning natural gas furnaces and water heaters. She emphasized the importance of keeping energy affordable and reliable, especially during extreme weather conditions.
Trump fighting to protect energy choice for Americans
The widespread use of gas-powered appliances underscores their importance in American households. According to a 2020 survey by the Energy Information Administration, over 75 million U.S. households rely on natural gas for at least one appliance, primarily for heating. The survey also found a significant increase in the use of natural gas for cooking, with 47 million households using gas stoves in 2020, up from 39 million in 2015. Nearly 40 percent of American homes have gas stoves, highlighting the deep-rooted reliance on this energy source.
Trump’s proposed executive order is expected to align with recent congressional efforts to block federal funding for state and local initiatives that restrict gas appliances or impose regulations increasing their costs. This move signals the incoming administration’s commitment to pushing back against what it perceives as excessive and burdensome regulations.
The debate over gas appliances is not just about energy policy – it’s about preserving consumer freedom and protecting American households from the financial strain of forced transitions to electric alternatives. Critics of the regulatory push argue that such measures disproportionately impact low- and middle-income families, who may not be able to afford the upfront costs of replacing gas appliances with electric ones.
As Trump prepares to take office, this executive order could set the tone for his administration’s energy policy, emphasizing affordability, reliability and consumer choice. It also reflects a broader conservative stance against what many see as an overzealous environmental agenda that prioritizes ideology over practicality.
Watch President-elect Donald Trump lambasting the current administration’s attempts to ban gas water heaters.
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