Overview
- The delay halts a mandate that was set to bar new gas hookups in most buildings under seven stories starting Jan. 1, 2026, with broader coverage scheduled for 2029.
- The stipulation resolves the immediate fight over an injunction while industry plaintiffs pursue an appeal of a July ruling that upheld the law.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says the pause is a procedural step to defend the statute and to limit regulatory uncertainty for developers during litigation.
- Technical assessments diverge, with an October NYISO report warning of potential near-term grid strains and a Switchbox analysis finding limited short‑term impacts.
- Environmental advocates condemned the suspension as a setback, while several moderate Democrats had recently urged a delay citing affordability and grid concerns.