Over the last few years, there has been a lot of talk about banning gas installations in new residential buildings, but New York is the first state to put this plan into action. The state has now passed a ban on gas stoves, furnaces, and propane heating in new buildings, in favor of environmentally-friendly appliances, such as heat pumps and induction stoves. This could be the first of many states to make the switch, with plenty of interest elsewhere in the country. The New York state law is set to come into effect in 2026 for new buildings under…
