I'm hoping your remark is in a sarcastic tone.
Bill banning small, gas-powered engines and generators heads to Governor's desk | KMPH
Bill banning small, gas-powered engines and generators heads to Governor's desk
by Liz Gonzalez
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021
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AB1346 would ban the production of small, gas-powered engines used in lawn and garden equipment and generators. (Photo: FOX26 News Photojournalist Bert Montelongo)
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A bill is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk that could disproportionately impact families in the Central Valley and nearby foothill and mountain communities.
Assembly Bill 1346 would end the production of gas-powered small, off-road engines--used in lawn and garden equipment and generators-- by January 1, 2024.
It would replace the gas-powered engines with zero emission battery technology.
"It doesn’t compare to what you’d get with a gas-powered unit,” says Robert Vasquez, with Jensen and Pilegard in Clovis.
Vasquez says the shop doesn’t just sell gas-powered equipment—it also services it.
"That’s really gonna affect our business if we lose generator sales due to emissions," Vasquez says.
As FOX26 News previously reported, PG&E customers in local mountain communities including Squaw Valley, Coarsegold and Oakhurst have been experiencing more power outages recently, since the utility changed the sensitivity settings on its power lines to prevent wildfires.
"Many people who live in the mountains rely on generators to kick on when the power shuts off, so a lot of their medical devices can operate even during a shutoff," says Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, who represents Eastern Fresno County.
Magsig is now among those calling on the Governor to veto AB 1346 – or request generators be excluded from the regulations.
"A lot of folks who create these laws forget that here in the Central Valley, it's over 100 degrees, many, many days during the summer. When the grid has to be shut down for one reason or another, folks have no other options when it comes to powering not only their air conditioning, but also their medical devices,” Magsig says.
The bill’s primary sponsors and co-authors represent districts in Southern California, the Bay area and Salinas.
Lawmakers representing the Central Valley either voted against AB1346 or were absent for the vote.
Governor Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, veto the bill, or take no action.
Magsig says his office is in the process of reaching out to the Governor’s office to ask Newsom to veto the bill.
He’s now asking others to do the same.
Why?Bill banning small, gas-powered engines and generators heads to Governor's desk | KMPH
Bill banning small, gas-powered engines and generators heads to Governor's desk
by Liz Gonzalez
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021
6
VIEW ALL PHOTOS
AB1346 would ban the production of small, gas-powered engines used in lawn and garden equipment and generators. (Photo: FOX26 News Photojournalist Bert Montelongo)
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A bill is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk that could disproportionately impact families in the Central Valley and nearby foothill and mountain communities.
Assembly Bill 1346 would end the production of gas-powered small, off-road engines--used in lawn and garden equipment and generators-- by January 1, 2024.
It would replace the gas-powered engines with zero emission battery technology.
"It doesn’t compare to what you’d get with a gas-powered unit,” says Robert Vasquez, with Jensen and Pilegard in Clovis.
Vasquez says the shop doesn’t just sell gas-powered equipment—it also services it.
"That’s really gonna affect our business if we lose generator sales due to emissions," Vasquez says.
As FOX26 News previously reported, PG&E customers in local mountain communities including Squaw Valley, Coarsegold and Oakhurst have been experiencing more power outages recently, since the utility changed the sensitivity settings on its power lines to prevent wildfires.
"Many people who live in the mountains rely on generators to kick on when the power shuts off, so a lot of their medical devices can operate even during a shutoff," says Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, who represents Eastern Fresno County.
Magsig is now among those calling on the Governor to veto AB 1346 – or request generators be excluded from the regulations.
"A lot of folks who create these laws forget that here in the Central Valley, it's over 100 degrees, many, many days during the summer. When the grid has to be shut down for one reason or another, folks have no other options when it comes to powering not only their air conditioning, but also their medical devices,” Magsig says.
The bill’s primary sponsors and co-authors represent districts in Southern California, the Bay area and Salinas.
Lawmakers representing the Central Valley either voted against AB1346 or were absent for the vote.
Governor Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, veto the bill, or take no action.
Magsig says his office is in the process of reaching out to the Governor’s office to ask Newsom to veto the bill.
He’s now asking others to do the same.
Some cities are banning gas hookups in new houses. Electric only, hot water and heat pumps not as efficient.
I’m surrounded by them.
Easier to turn electric off than gas off to screw over pro-Trump or antifauxine people once identified.
YES!!! ONE WAY
GREAT. THAT WOULD WORK
that is perfect because they don't want wood burning for heat either......
I must agree, but to hear one actually talk they think they are God's gift to humanity. They suck up CNN propaganda and proudly spout it out as their talking points. I know this for fact, as I have relatives out there, and to talk to them over the phone is just nauseating, hearing them speak hatred against the "Trumpsters", telling me the ocean is rising on certain beaches but not others, telling me that those refusing to wear a mask are the real covid troublemakers, and telling me their governor is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Don't need no industry. Everyone will live on the dole!
It's not just Kali. Although I fully believe Kali has been doing for many years prior to our last Federal fiasco.
I'd love to share a drink/dinner/cup of coffee with you my friend. But, I escaped from the East Bay in 1984. I wouldn't go back there on a bet! However if you ever get to North Texas the dinner is on me.
You can bet your ass they exclude themselves.
Agreed, their arrogance/ignorance factor will never allow them to see the error of their ways.
