A recent court ruling favored New York City's ban on natural gas in new buildings, dismissing a lawsuit from plumbing and building trade groups. This decision differentiates itself from a previous ruling that invalidated Berkeley's first-in-nation gas ban, potentially influencing city policies across the U.S. Legal experts express optimism that this victory will Restore momentum for local electrification plans, which had been undermined by earlier rulings. New York City’s law, effective in 2024 and 2027 for different building heights, mandates the use of electric appliances instead of gas, pushing toward a fossil fuel-free future.
The dismissal of the lawsuit against New York City's gas ban marks a significant legal victory, reinstating confidence among cities to pursue ambitious policies for building electrification.
Legal experts believe this ruling can inspire local governments to revisit their building electrification plans that were previously stalled due to unfavorable precedents.
Collection
[
|
...
]