The Eugene City Council, at a work session on July 10,  passed a motion to rescind the gas ban on low rise residential buildings.  Several reasons were stated including a recent District Court decision that said the gas ban in Berkely, CA was illegal. Also, comments were made that efforts to reduce greenhouse gas should be less "divisive."  The vote was unanimous. Councilors vowed to find other solutions focused more on energy efficiency and to tap into funds approved by the Oregon Legislature to address electrification in homes. That over 12,000 people signed a petition to bring the issue to a vote of the people was not emphasized as a factor in the decision.