New York Passes Budget Banning Natural Gas in Select New Buildings
Summary from the AllSides News Team
New York lawmakers passed a state budget containing a provision banning select new residential buildings from using natural gas.
Details: The ban will go into effect in 2026 on new residential buildings seven stories and under. For new buildings over seven stories, the ban goes into effect in 2029. Exemptions from the ban include fossil-fuel powered backup generators, laboratories, car washes and commercial food establishments. New York is the first state to pass such a ban on natural gas in new buildings.
Key Quotes: Speaking before the vote on the budget, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) addressed potential misconceptions about the ban, stating, “I want to be very clear. I know people love to misinterpret this, but people with existing gas stoves, you’re welcome to keep them. This is where our nation has to go eventually…But I want to make sure that it’s not a bumpy road to the transition.” New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D) stated, “Changing the ways we make and use energy to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels will help ensure a healthier environment for us and our children.”
How The Media Covered It: Fox Business noted that the mandate does not include the removal of gas stoves in existing residences “for now.” The Hill and CNN noted potential legal battles that could challenge the ban, citing a similar ban in Berkeley, California that was struck down by a U.S. appeals court.
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