NYC pol seeks overhaul of woke, ‘financially crippling’ gas-to-electric heat conversion law

A woke electric-power conversion law passed under far-left ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio would be weakened to ease the financial burden on many lower- and middle-class co-op and condo residents if a Queens pol gets her way.

Councilwoman Linda Lee told The Post she plans to introduce legislation this year exempting many co-op and condo buildings from pricey construction costs mandated in the 2019 law, which industry insiders project will exceed $260 billion combined over the next decade to meet deadlines for converting oil-burner heating systems and gas stoves to electric.

“Our city must provide a lifeline to preserve housing affordability for our most affected residents,” the Queens Dem said…

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