Left: "The idea that we want to ban gas stoves (and heating!) is a conspiracy theory!" Reality: Leftist New York nears deal to ban all gas appliances in new homes — a "national model" t.co/fg4MuOPDcO
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) March 24, 2023
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state lawmakers are poised to enact the nation’s first legislative ban on gas and fossil fuel appliances in most new buildings, including single-family homes.
Despite outcry from Republicans nationwide about states and the federal government looking to ban gas stoves, New York appears set to move forward with the proposal in the state budget due March 31.
The reason a deal looks imminent is because Gov. Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats in both chambers of the state Legislature have endorsed proposals to prohibit fossil fuel furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers and gas stoves in most new construction.
New York would be the first to take this step through legislative action; California and Washington have done so through building codes. An agreement has not been finalized to ensure passage, but the new restrictions are included in all three plans being discussed in Albany.
www.politico.com/news/2023/03/23/new-york-gas-stoves-ban-00088648