Los Angeles Bans Gas in New Buildings

Los Angeles Bans Gas in New Buildings
Construction workers are seen atop a building of new apartments for sale in Alhambra, east of downtown Los Angeles in this file photo. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images
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LOS ANGELES—New buildings in Los Angeles will be required to be all-electric under a policy approved by the city council Dec. 7 as part of a movement to reduce carbon emissions in the city.

The requirement applies to buildings approved after April 1, and affordable housing projects approved after June 1 of next year. Accessory dwelling units and cooking equipment for restaurants are exempt.