Written on: May 12, 2026
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
On Friday, May 1st, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a notice formally rescinding their adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as mandatory minimum energy standards for federally financed housing. This preserves the ability of builders to install propane appliances. The rescission is also backed by a March 5 federal court ruling in State of Utah, et al. v. HUD, which found the mandate unlawful, in a decision NPGA noted at the time protected both the propane industry and the American homeowner.
HUD Secretary Turner noted that “By rescinding this mandate, we are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home.” NPGA has commented previously opposing the mandate, and welcomes this rescission as a significant win against mandatory electrification. Questions? Contact Director of Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel Kate Gaziano at kgasziano@npga.org.
