Bans on fossil fuel heating in new homes gain steam as world aims for net-zero emissions

Vancouver and Quebec recently banned certain kinds of fossil fuel-based heating in new home construction. Similar — and, in some cases more extensive — bans are happening around the world, from Norway to New York City. The goal? To cut CO2 emissions from buildings by replacing fossil fuel burning with electric heating. But are such bans necessary? And what impact will they have on people who live in those cities? Here’s a closer look.

Where are fossil fuel heating bans happening in Canada so far?

At least two jurisdictions have implemented recent restrictions on fossil fuel heating:

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