India, Jan. 8 -- The Trump Administration on January 6, 2026, filed a lawsuit against two California cities - Petaluma and Morgan Hill, challenging their local laws that restrict natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction.

The ordinances prohibit the installation of natural gas infrastructure in new homes and commercial buildings, mandating the use of electricity for heating and cooking instead. California lawmakers argue that these measures are vital for reducing the state's carbon emissions and meeting its ambitious climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.

The suit brought in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, claims the ordinances violate the Energy Policy and Conser...