We are Eugene for Energy Choice, a community coalition formed in response to the Eugene City Council’s action in February 2023 to ban natural gas in new homes in Eugene. On July 10 the City Council voted unanimously to repeal the ban, effectively removing it from the ballot in November.
While the immediate next steps are unknown, we must stay engaged as the City’s conversations about energy choice continue.
Thank you for being a voice for energy choice!
“We're not going to have businesses coming to Eugene to develop, and if people aren't developing in Eugene, my members don't have work.” - Jeff McGillivray, United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 290
"Late Monday night [July 10], the Eugene City Council voted unanimously to repeal a ban on fossil fuel infrastructure in new low-rise residential buildings, a ban originally passed in February. So why the sudden change?"
“Don’t take people’s choice for clean and abundant energy away....” – Matthew K., Eugene Resident
“Electric use only will require more infrastructure. Prices will rise if there is only one source...” – Melanie O., Eugene Resident
“This is a matter of personal choice for citizens to decide how to heat their homes, have hot water, and cook their food...” – Mark J., Eugene Resident
