Biden administration finalizes ban on most natural gas hot water heaters

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that would ban most natural gas hot water heaters.

Critics say the rule will raise the cost of similar appliances.

The rule is scheduled to go into effect in March 2025 .

The American Gas Association says the rule is a violation of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act .

The Heritage Foundation's Diana Furchtgottott-Roth says the law is outdated and should be repealed.