City poised to ban gas in new construction

New York City is set to ban the use of gas in new construction.

Negotiations for legislation banning gas hookups in new buildings by limiting carbon emissions concluded late last night, with a final version of the bill slated to be voted on by the City Council next week.

The legislation is sponsored by Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel of Brooklyn and has 26 co-sponsors. Mayor de Blasio supports the legislation as does Speaker Johnson.