Starting January 1, 2027, a major shift is coming for homeowners across the Bay Area. New regulations from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will effectively ban the sale and installation of new natural gas water heaters under 75,000 BTU/hr—which includes most residential systems. If you own a home in places like San Jose, Santa Clara, or anywhere in the Bay Area, this change will directly affect how you repair or replace your water heater in the near future. This