Current:Home > MarketsLawsuit to block New York’s ban on gas stoves is filed by gas and construction groups-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
Lawsuit to block New York’s ban on gas stoves is filed by gas and construction groups
View Date:2024-12-24 20:34:02
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gas and construction trade groups are suing to block New York’s controversial state ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings.
The organizations argue the law violates the federal government’s rules around how gas appliances are regulated, and filed the case against New York on Thursday in federal court.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, approved the ban this spring on the installation of fossil-fuel equipment in new buildings. It’s set to take effect in 2026 for structures of seven stories or less and in 2029 for larger buildings. The law would not apply to existing buildings.
Similar policies have been approved by dozens of Democrat-controlled cities and local governments as supporters say they are aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality. The rule quickly became the source of partisan outrage over climate change, with Republican officials and other opponents criticizing it as an infringement on consumer choice.
The New York Department of State, which is named as a defendant, declined to comment on the lawsuit.
The case was filed by the National Association of Home Builders and the National Propane Gas Association, among others. It alleges that New York does not have the legal ability to enforce its rule because a preexisting federal law called the Energy Policy and Conservation Act already regulates energy use policies.
They are asking a judge to rule that the state’s ban is unenforceable under federal law and for it to be blocked before it takes effect.
The state’s law contains exemptions for emergency backup power equipment and for commercial food establishments, laboratories and car washes. New York City is set to begin phasing in a separate set of rules for all-electric new construction next year.
veryGood! (7297)
Related
- Democrat Cleo Fields wins re-drawn Louisiana congressional district, flipping red seat blue
- To rein in climate change, Biden pledges $7 billion to regional 'hydrogen hubs'
- 11 sent to hospital after ammonia leak at Southern California building
- US cities boost security as fears spread over Israel-Hamas war despite lack of credible threats
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, 4G
- Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
- The sun baby from the Teletubbies is having a baby
- In solidarity with actors, other Hollywood unions demand studios resume negotiations
- Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response
- It's the warmest September on record thanks to El Niño and, yes, climate change
Ranking
- Nicole Kidman Reveals the Surprising Reason for Starring in NSFW Movie Babygirl
- Advocacy group says a migrant has died on US border after medical issue in outdoor waiting area
- Jada Pinkett Smith Says Will Smith Hadn't Called Her His Wife in a Long Time Prior to Oscars Slap
- See The Voice Contestant Who Brought Reba McEntire to Tears
- Rita Ora Says Liam Payne “Left Such a Mark on This World” in Emotional Tribute
- ‘Barbenheimer’ was a boon to movie theaters and a headache for many workers. So they’re unionizing
- Criminal mastermind or hapless dude? A look into Sam Bankman-Fried's trial so far
- In New Zealand, Increasingly Severe Crackdowns on Environmental Protesters Fail to Deter Climate Activists
Recommendation
-
Wildfire map: Thousands of acres burn near New Jersey-New York border; 1 firefighter dead
-
Louisiana considers creating hunting season for once-endangered black bears
-
Little Rock’s longest-serving city manager, Bruce Moore, dies at 57
-
Golden Bachelor's Joan Vassos Shares Family Update After Shocking Exit
-
Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles
-
Man pleads guilty to murder in 2021 hit-and-run spree that killed steakhouse chef
-
17-year-old boy arrested in Morgan State University mass shooting, 2nd suspect identified
-
Medicare Part B premiums for 2024 will cost more: Here's how much you'll pay