Worcester Clarifies Rules on Gas Appliances, Fossil Fuels
Worcester clarified Oct. 29 that gas and oil appliances are not banned in new buildings, though buildings that mix fossil fuels with electric heating and cooling must meet extra requirements such as pre-wiring for future electrification.
The Town of Worcester clarified Oct. 29 that fossil fuels and gas appliances are not banned under its rules. Buildings that use gas or oil can still be built, and gas cooktops, water heaters and other appliances remain allowed.
According to the clarification, buildings that combine fossil fuels with electric heating and cooling are considered "mixed-fuel" and must meet additional requirements. Those include pre-wiring for future electrification and on-site renewable energy offsets.
Source: Town of Worcester announcement, October 29, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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