The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is hosting a Public Consultation Meeting on March 6, 2025, to discuss updates to air quality regulations for natural gas-fired furnaces and water heaters. The proposed amendments aim to set manufacturer requirements for appliances that comply with low-NOx and zero-NOx emission standards, offering consumers environmentally friendly options.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to review updated rule concepts, cost-effectiveness analyses, and potential industry impacts before the proposed changes are presented to the South Coast AQMD Governing Board on May 2, 2025.
Key documents related to the proposed amendments are available, including:
- Notice of Public Consultation
- Public Consultation Presentation
- Draft Proposed Amendments to Rule 1111 (Furnaces)
- Draft Proposed Amendments to Rule 1121 (Water Heaters)
The consultation will take place online via Zoom. For meeting access details and further information, visit South Coast AQMD.