Cheney Free Press -

Last week, the Cheney Free Press ran a column with statements which I find incorrect or misleading.

For example, in regards to Senate Bill 1084, the column states, “Prohibiting natural gas is expensive for home and building owners many of whom installed…”

Senate Bill 1084 would eliminate on-site fossil fuel combustion for space heating and water heating in new construction in order to reduce climate impacts. Buildings account for almost 40% of CO2 emissions in the U.S.

Senate Bill 1084 would only affect new construction, not already installed equipment. But most important, heat pum...