Berkeley, Calif. Bans New Gas-Line Hook-Ups, Impacting Commercial Kitchens; California Restaurant Assn. Sues

First, it was Colorado and Washington State mandating new foodservice equipment carry an Energy Star rating (see below for an update). Now, the implications of an ordinance the city of Berkeley, Calif., passed in July, banning natural gas in new construction, is becoming apparent; it is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2020. One result…