california - energy
Scaqmd Boiler electrification
Proposed Amended Rule 1146.2
Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers and Process Heaters
Emissions of Oxides of Nitrogen from Large Water Heaters and Small Boilers and Process Heaters
Purpose
- SCAQMD is considering a phase out of all natural gas boilers and water heaters for small and large businesses and multifamily units starting 2029.
Status
- June 2024 - SCAQMD passed rule 1146.2 the nation's first rule to electrify industrial boilers and water heaters.
Position
- Recommended Position: Oppose
- In addition to major costs to facilitate, the current electrical infrastructure would likely not be able to handle the large increase in electrical usage and would require a significant cost to improving the infrastructure.
- Either the property owners or a business with a triple net lease may be required to make the improvements at their expense.
- We believe this is the precursor to requiring single family residents to do the same.
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