New York to Ban Gas in New Buildings Starting 2026.

New York will ban gas stoves and heating systems in new construction of buildings seven stories or less, starting in 2026, as part of a law included in the state budget. The legislation aims to reduce emissions from buildings and gives New York a head start in the race among several states looking to pass similar bans. The law includes exemptions for fossil-fuel powered backup generators, laboratories, car washes, and commercial food establishments. The ban will be extended to buildings larger than seven stories in 2029. Existing gas stoves and heating systems will be grandfathered in under the new law.