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Biden Bans Scores of Natural Gas Water Heaters, Driving Up Prices With Lame-Duck Regulations

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Department of Energy finalized climate regulations to ban most natural gas-powered instantaneous water heaters.

Critics say the move will drive up costs for consumers.

Industry experts estimate that consumers will pay $ 450 more on average when purchasing new water heater.

The move represents the latest climate-related action taken by the Biden administration in the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump ’s victory.