Governor Hochul Acknowledges Need for ‘Realistic Approach’ to All-Electric Mandate

With the All Electric Buildings Act set to take effect in January 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signaled she may delay implementation due to affordability and infrastructure concerns. The mandate would ban new gas hookups in buildings under seven stories. However, utilities like RG&E and NYSEG are already strained. Hochul emphasized a pragmatic approach, citing post-pandemic realities and inflation. She’s reviewing requests from lawmakers to postpone the law and is considering the issue as part of her next legislative package.

Source: WHEC

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