California Energy Journal

California Energy Journal

Power and Utilities

Trump Administration Sues Petaluma and Morgan Hill Over Natural Gas Bans

Jan 09, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits against the Bay Area cities of Petaluma and Morgan Hill over ordinances that banned natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new buildings. The lawsuits, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, argue that the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) gives the federal go…

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