Natural gas measure still on track to pass in Washington

A measure to block Washington’s aggressive efforts to phase out the use of natural gas in homes and other buildings was still passing after a second day of ballot counting.

Initiative 2066 was up by a 51.3% to 48% margin in statewide voting results as of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Vote counting will continue in the days ahead.

The initiative would repeal provisions of a new state law meant to hasten Puget Sound Energy’s transition away from natural gas. It would also bar cities and counties from prohibiting, penalizing or discouraging the use of gas for heating and appliances.

The Building Industry Association of Washington is the driving force behind the measure.

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