Only if the buildings aren’t wired for 240V electric anyway, which I assume they are. You can always replace with electric at your leisure. Requiring a 240V d

Only if the buildings aren’t wired for 240V electric anyway, which I assume they are. You can always replace with electric at your leisure. Requiring a 240V drop in the kitchen I could see. Makes the replacement of a gas oven with electric easier, if the homeowner wishes and an easy requirement for builders to meet. Banning an NG connection limits choice today and is based upon a forecast for the future that may not occur in the timeframe you are expecting.