# Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

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## Timeline

- **2026-03**: Current Policy Debate — Local governments focus on grid capacity and equity frameworks for existing building retrofits.
- **2024**: Policy Pivot — Cities shift to 'Electric-Preferred' reach codes and carbon-based performance standards to bypass legal hurdles.
- **2023-04**: Ninth Circuit Ruling — The court strikes down Berkeley's ban, citing federal preemption under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
- **2019-07**: Berkeley Gas Ban — Berkeley becomes the first U.S. city to ban natural gas in new construction, sparking a national trend.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### The Regulatory Maze: Why Building Decarbonization Policies Face Steep Hurdles
2026-03-10 01:30:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Municipalities are struggling to craft effective building decarbonization policies as they navigate a complex landscape of legal precedents, grid constraints, and economic equity. The shift from simple gas bans to nuanced building performance standards marks a critical evolution in local climate governance.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/building-pollution-regulation-challenges

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