Posted on 05/02/2023 3:21:51 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is banning natural gas stoves and heating systems in most new buildings, a policy that’s part of a national movement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The law negotiated by Gov. Kathy Hochul and her fellow Democrats in the Legislature is part of the state budget and puts New York in the forefront of states targeting emissions from buildings. When the phase-in starts in 2026, newly constructed buildings will have to forego fossil fuel equipment in favor of devices like induction ranges and heat pumps that run on electricity.
The state mandate applies only to new construction and does not affect existing buildings.
Government efforts to wean society off of fossil fuel-burning equipment — especially gas stoves — have been slammed by Republican officials and other opponents as heavy-handed infringements on consumer choice. But environmentalists say climate goals can’t be reached without addressing homes and businesses.
The new construction mandate avoids — at least for now — the more politically fraught issue of replacing existing fossil fuel equipment. But critics say it will add costs to new construction and put more strain on the electrical grid, while still limiting options for buyers of newly constructed homes.
“Why shouldn’t people have a choice on how to heat their home?” asked Republican Assemblyman Phil Palmesano.
The measure will prohibit the installation of fossil-fuel equipment in new buildings, starting in 2026 for structures of seven stories or less. The ban for larger buildings starts in 2029.
There are number of exemptions, such as for emergency backup power and for commercial food establishments, laboratories and car washes.
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No one can actually cook on electric. They just make do.
There will be a lot of countertop propane burners and local propane tanks (millions) which will be far more undesirable.
But, isn’t this what leftism is about, really? Unintended consequences.
Vivek Ramaswamy
@VivekGRamaswamy
BlackRock and Vanguard shun the U.S. coal industry yet invest billions in a Chinese company whose name is literally “China Coal Energy Company,” without saying a peep about ESG over there.
The hypocrisy is staggering. Or perhaps it’s not hypocrisy, just hierarchy. #WSJFUTURE
12:08 PM · May 2, 2023
from Manhattan, NY
manual gravity
I could go for a couple of weeks there in February!
Seriously, people I have talked to, especially children, are being told the earth is going to have the atmosphere of Venus.
Many are really truly frightened.
LOL - bring the grandkids...
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