Overview
- State attorneys agreed in a U.S. District Court filing to delay implementation until the appeals court rules.
- The All-Electric Buildings Act was set to ban new gas hookups in buildings under seven stories starting Jan. 1, 2026, with broader coverage beginning in 2029.
- A coalition of builder associations, gas equipment sellers and trade groups sued, arguing the mandate conflicts with federal regulation of gas appliances.
- NYISO recently warned of potential grid reliability risks within five years in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley due to growing demand from data centers and electrification.
- A new Switchbox analysis finds minimal short-term grid impacts from electrifying new buildings and only a modest effect on winter demand, as moderate Democrats and industry groups press concerns over costs and housing.