House Oversight Panel Probes Natural Gas Bans' Impact on Household Energy Costs
A House Oversight subcommittee is examining whether state and local restrictions on natural gas are driving up household energy costs. Chairman Eric Burlison argues that banning natural gas will increase energy costs for households.
Burlison claims that full electrification in colder climates raises the cost of building a new home by $15,000, citing National Association of Home Builders data. He also notes that households with electric heating paid over $1,220 last winter versus $700 for natural gas, according to the American Gas Association.
The hearing centers on claims that electrification mandates could raise power demand, limit appliance choice and add to construction expenses, especially in colder regions. Burlison argues that shifting winter heating and cooking demand onto power systems already strained risks higher prices and reliability concerns across a wider area.