First all-electric heating mandate for buildings passes in Washington state

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By Emily PontecorvoApr 26, 2022, 10:30 am353 pts
Washington just became the first state in the country to mandate that newly constructed buildings be outfitted with all-electric space heating and hot water systems. The State Building Code Council voted 11-to-3 on Friday to adopt a revised energy code that requires most new commercial buildings and large…

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