Berkeley natural gas ban struck down

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Ok, this is interesting. I didn’t know 240v burners existed. When I converted the stove to gas I took the already installed electric line and installed a sub panel right below thinking it would make it easier to rewire the kitchen some time in the future. I could easily run a line right up for the burner. I still haven’t really started the rewire project. All I’ve done was a new circuit to run the microwave I put in over the stove.

So many projects, so little time/want to do them!

If I were to tackle the project I’d make it 240 receptacle. Most restaurant equipment states it must be hard wired but for my kitchen I’d like to swap out a decent sized countertop flattop or wok burner or high power single induction burner. The 240 units are pricey. The cheaper alternative is set up an outdoor cook space with propane.

 

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Gas bans in new construction are being considered here too. It's a complicated issue.

Bill to ban natural gas lines revived, passes in Washington House

The bill would ban any gas company that serves more than 500,000 customers from connecting new natural gas lines to new buildings.

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