New York City Bans Natural Gas Hook-ups in Most New Buildings
Bonner R Cohen
January 31, 2022
Taking a step they claimed will help achieve the goal of “carbon neutrality” by 2050, the vast majority of the members of the New York City Council voted to ban the use of natural gas in new buildings.
Outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the December 15 measure into law before leaving office at the end of the year.
Ban with Exceptions
Specifically, New York City’s ordinance prohibits the use of oil or natural gas-powered stoves, space heaters, and water boilers in new buildings. The new law applies to buildings under seven stories high built after 2023 and to structures taller than seven stories erected after July 1, 2027.
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