US Gas Ban Policy Map

California leads the nation with over 50 cities banning or restricting natural gas in new buildings. The California Air Resources Board has also adopted rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters by 2030.

54 cities with bans

New York State passed the nation's first statewide ban on gas in most new buildings, effective 2026 for buildings under 7 stories and 2029 for taller buildings.

2 cities with bans

Texas passed a preemption law in 2021 prohibiting cities from banning natural gas connections. No local gas bans are allowed.

Florida has preemption laws preventing local gas bans.

Washington has building codes that effectively require heat pumps in new construction.

5 cities with bans

Several Massachusetts cities have adopted gas bans for new construction.

10 cities with bans

Alabama currently has no gas ban policies or preemption laws. The state relies on market-based energy choices.

Alaska has no gas ban policies. Due to extreme climate and heating oil dependence, electrification focus is on heat pumps for existing systems.

Arizona passed preemption legislation in 2022 prohibiting cities from banning natural gas.

Arkansas enacted preemption laws preventing local gas bans in 2021.

Multiple Colorado cities including Denver and Boulder have adopted gas ban policies for new construction.

8 cities with bans

Connecticut has not adopted gas bans but offers strong electrification incentives and is studying building performance standards.

Delaware currently has no gas ban policies but is exploring building performance standards.

Georgia passed preemption legislation in 2021 prohibiting local governments from banning natural gas hookups.

Hawaii has aggressive clean energy goals but no statewide gas bans. Natural gas use is minimal; focus is on solar and electric systems.

Idaho has no gas ban policies or preemption laws.

Several Illinois cities including Evanston and Chicago suburbs have adopted gas ban policies.

6 cities with bans

Indiana enacted preemption laws in 2021 preventing local gas bans.

Iowa passed preemption legislation in 2021.

Kansas enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Kentucky passed preemption legislation in 2021.

Louisiana enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Maine has strong heat pump incentives but no gas bans. Focus is on replacing heating oil systems.

Montgomery County and other Maryland jurisdictions have adopted gas restrictions for new buildings.

3 cities with bans

Michigan enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Minnesota has no gas bans but strong energy efficiency programs.

Mississippi enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Missouri passed preemption legislation in 2021.

Montana enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Nebraska has no gas ban policies or preemption laws.

Nevada has no gas bans but strong solar policies.

New Hampshire has no gas ban policies.

New Jersey has strong clean energy goals and incentives but no statewide gas bans.

New Mexico has no gas ban policies.

North Carolina enacted preemption laws in 2021.

North Dakota passed preemption legislation in 2021.

Ohio enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Oklahoma passed preemption legislation in 2021.

Eugene and other Oregon cities have adopted gas restrictions. State is developing building performance standards.

3 cities with bans

Pennsylvania enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Rhode Island has strong heat pump programs but no gas bans.

South Carolina enacted preemption laws in 2021.

South Dakota has no gas ban policies or preemption laws.

Tennessee enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Utah passed preemption legislation in 2021.

Vermont has aggressive heat pump programs (goal: 120,000 heat pumps by 2025) but no gas bans.

Virginia has clean energy goals but no gas bans.

West Virginia enacted preemption laws in 2021.

Wisconsin passed preemption legislation in 2021.

Wyoming has no gas ban policies or preemption laws.

Washington D.C. has adopted building performance standards that effectively phase out gas in new large buildings.

1 cities with bans