What states have banned gas appliances, as of 2026 no state has completely banned all gas appliances in existing homes, but several states and cities have restrictions or bans on natural gas in new construction to promote electrification. California has led with many cities like Berkeley, San Francisco, San Jose banning natural gas in new residential buildings, and California Energy Code encourages all electric new construction from 2023, but gas appliances in existing homes still allowed. Washington state has energy code that effectively bans gas heating in new commercial and residential buildings from 2023. New York state law bans natural gas in new buildings up to 7 stories from 2026 and taller from 2029. Other states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and Oregon have cities with gas bans in new construction but not statewide bans. Federal government has not banned gas stoves or dryers, Department of Energy sets efficiency standards but not ban. So no state bans owning or using gas dryer or stove you already have, restrictions apply to new construction requiring electric instead of gas. Always check local city codes, as some cities have all electric new building ordinances.
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