Overview
- Implementation of the All‑Electric Buildings Act is suspended and will not begin on Jan. 1, 2026, under a stipulation filed in federal court and signed by Judge Glenn T. Suddaby.
- The 2023 law bans new gas hookups in most newly constructed buildings under seven stories starting in 2026 and extends to taller buildings in 2029, with specified exemptions.
- State attorneys said the pause aims to avoid further litigation and uncertainty during the appeal; the governor’s office says it remains committed to defending the law, and the plaintiffs’ injunction request is also on hold.
- The delay follows a July ruling upholding the statute and has drawn sharply split reactions, with builders and business groups praising the move and environmental advocates and progressive lawmakers denouncing it.
- Debate over grid readiness continues, with NYISO warning of potential localized reliability strains within five years and a Switchbox analysis finding limited short‑term risks, while the appellate timetable remains unset and could prolong the pause well into 2026.