The bill, S.B. No. 2292, aims to prohibit the use of electric resistance heating as the primary heat source in certain residential buildings, specifically those with a dwelling area greater than 500 square feet. It introduces a new section, 388.0045, to the Health and Safety Code, stating that, despite any existing energy code requirements, electric resistance heating cannot be the primary heat source for these dwellings, with an exception for units cooled using chilled water.

The provisions of this bill will apply to residential construction, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, or repair that begins on or after January 1, 2026. For projects initiated before this date, the existing laws will remain in effect. Additionally, municipalities are required to establish rules and take necessary actions to implement this new section by December 1, 2025. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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