Rivera et al v. Washington State Building Code Council

  1. August 04, 2023

    Groups Move To Drop Washington Energy Code Suit

    Homebuilders, trade groups and natural gas utilities are dropping a suit challenging Washington state energy code amendments they claimed would unlawfully limit or ban gas appliances after officials delayed their implementation and launched a process to consider modifying them in light of a Ninth Circuit ruling on a gas ban in Berkeley, California.

  2. July 21, 2023

    Federal Judge Won't Shut Down Wash. Gas Appliance Regs

    A Washington federal judge has refused to temporarily block state energy code amendments from taking effect, dealing an initial blow to building industry players and utilities that claim the policy change would illegally ban or limit installation of natural gas appliances.

  3. May 24, 2023

    Coalition Ignites Challenge Of Wash. Gas Appliance Limits

    A coalition of homebuilders, contractors, trade groups and utilities is trying to overturn updated energy codes adopted in Washington state, claiming they would unlawfully ban or limit the use of natural gas appliances.

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