A new federal rule sets updated energy efficiency standards for tankless gas water heaters by 2029 — but it doesn’t ban them.
“BIDEN IS COMING FOR YOUR WATER HEATERS – BANS THEM! Biden’s DOE new rules ban 40% of natural gas water heaters by 2029, hitting over half of U.S. households. Critics warn this ‘green’ move will jack up replacement costs by $450 on average, punishing low-income and senior Americans. Legal battles are already heating up,” said an X post with nearly 50,000 views.
VERIFY reader Jordan sent us a text asking if there is any validity to these claims.
THE QUESTION
Did the Biden administration ban all natural gas water heaters?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, the Biden administration is not banning all natural gas water heaters.
WHAT WE FOUND
The Biden administration implemented a federal rule that sets higher energy efficiency standards for tankless gas water heaters — but it doesn’t ban them.
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