ALBANY — Gas stoves will be virtually extinct in all new buildings constructed in New York beginning in January, marking another milestone in the state’s clean energy goals but also igniting a debate between home builders and those demanding swift action to meet fossil fuel reduction mandates.
The first-of-their kind regulations will require the use of all-electric appliances in new single-family and low-rise construction starting next year. In 2029, all new buildings in the state are scheduled to be subject to the rules, with some limited exceptions.
Many builders in New York have derided the move, arguing it will reduce consumer choice and drive up the cost of living, worsening the state’s already crippling housing crisis…