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Denver has new limits on natural gas. But when will it meet the mayor’s campaign promise for a gas ban in new homes?

At least two other Colorado communities have banned gas in new home construction

Jeff Shanahan, Builder and owner of Shanahan Development, looks at the view from one of his two bedroom units inside The Burrell Denver condominiums at 3575 Chestnut Place on December 11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The development is an example of Denver's push towards all-electric buildings in an effort to reduce emissions. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Jeff Shanahan, Builder and owner of Shanahan Development, looks at the view from one of his two bedroom units inside The Burrell Denver condominiums at 3575 Chestnut Place on December 11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The development is an example of Denver’s push towards all-electric buildings in an effort to reduce emissions. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8: Elise Schmelzer - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | eschmelzer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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During his campaign, Mayor Mike Johnston promised to ban gas hookups in new residential buildings. But there is no timeline yet for a new rule that would mean all new homes would be powered solely by electricity, with no natural gas for heating, hot water or appliances.
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