This opinion article is warning us that the gas industry is trying to get states to pass legislation to block the elimination of gas in homes. But it seems to me that this author is most likely from the electric industry and he’s trying to promote electrification of homes. But in fairness, his last sentence said, “… maintain the right to choose … Electric…”
The only way that people will choose to use electricity over gas is if the electric bills are the same or lower than the gas bills. If the governments pass laws requiring using no gas, thus forcing people to pay more, the people will take the issue to court where the consumers will have a valid case against electric utilities.
The cost of electricity must be reduced to where it will outcompete natural gas for residents’ business.
