Ninth Circuit upholds California's zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters

A federal appeals court rejected an industry challenge to South Coast Air Quality Management District's landmark rule requiring new boilers and water heaters to meet zero-emission standards, clearing the way for the strict clean air regulat

First covered Jul 2, 2026 · 6:40 PM PT · 1 article

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4h CleanTechnica Ninth Circuit Rejects Industry Challenge to SoCal Clean Air Rule for Boilers — San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission standard for boilers and…

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storage.courtlistener.com Gov.Uscourts.Ca9.4B7Cf366 0588 4691 8F3A 81B821Ef3416.30.0 (storage.courtlistener.com)

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Appeared in: 2026-07-03 (#6)

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