Boulder, Colorado, is taking a bold step toward cleaner homes and a healthier future, according to Boulder Reporting Lab .
Starting last December, all new residential and commercial buildings in Boulder were required to be built gas-free. The city council unanimously passed this forward-thinking energy code, making Boulder the largest Colorado city requiring all-electric construction.
The new rules affect new construction, major remodels, and additions. If you already have a gas stove or furnace, you can keep it and even replace it with another gas appliance. The requirements apply only to new builds and certain extensive renovations…