Burning fossil fuels for heating and cooking poses serious threats to our health and the planet. Natural gas is the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in our region, and the methane gas that is leaked before the gas gets to our homes is not even included in those calculations. Multiple studies have found increased rates of asthma, cardiovascular disease, and other health risks in homes with gas appliances.

We urge you to rapidly implement policies to stop the use of gas in new buildings and instead require that any new construction be all-electric. As a part of the process, there must also be protections and a just transition for impacted workers. Building electrification is essential to meeting our climate goals, improving air quality in our homes, protecting public health and reducing housing costs.

We deserve climate safe communities, and healthy, pollutant-free homes!

Learn more at www.SDBEC.org.