Another Oregon city adopts tax on natural gas appliances to reduce emissions

June 19, 2026

Bend will soon levy a fee on natural gas appliances installed in newly built homes, a move city officials say will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health and advance their climate action goals.

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