Efforts to phase out natural gas in the U.S. continue despite recent legal setbacks favoring the fossil fuel industry. While some states and cities, inspired by climate activism, are pushing for bans on new natural gas installations, numerous political and legal challenges impede progress. Notable political resistance, partly driven by Republican-supported initiatives, has resulted in the overturning of bans, as seen in Berkeley. Conversely, places like New York and Maryland are still pursuing decarbonization policies through legislative measures aimed at reducing natural gas dependencies. These measures face ongoing legal battles, with builders' associations challenging them based on federal preemption doctrines.