New York Set to Ban Gas Stoves in New Homes

Lawmakers in New York are set to pass legislation that would ban the use of gas stoves, water heaters, and fossil fuel furnaces in new buildings, making it the first state in the US to do so through a legislative measure. The proposal, which is expected to be included in the state budget due on March 31, has received support from Governor Kathy Hochul and many Democrats in the state legislature. The ban would not apply to existing homes that use gas stoves or other gas-powered appliances, but the state's climate plan could take such steps in the future.