New York leads the way with historic ban on natural gas in new buildings.

New York has become the first state in the US to pass a law banning natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, requiring all-electric heating and cooking in new buildings shorter than seven stories by 2026, and in 2029 for taller buildings. The law's passage has fueled supporters' hopes for New York to become a national model, but it is likely to face a court challenge from fossil fuel interests. The ban does not affect existing buildings, and it specifically exempts renovations.