Homeowners Moving Away From Gas Appliances Hit Regulatory Speed Bump

CBS San Francisco

SUNNYVALE, CA — As state and local officials begin mandating electric-only appliances, PG&E is experiencing long backlogs to approve upgrades necessary for many older homes.

One couple in the South Bay is feeling the shock of trying to switch to electric and their story may be a cautionary tale for many.

Mike and Karen Kapolnek's house in Sunnyvale is more than 100 years old and he has to climb downstairs under the house to get to his furnace and water heater. The couple thought they'd do the right thing and replace all their gas appliances with electric but it turns out the problem doesn't lie with the appliances.

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