New York City officials passed a bill that would ban natural gas use in most new buildings under seven stories, as soon as 2024.
The City Council passed the bill by a 40-7 vote on Dec. 15 that directs the Buildings Dept. to deny construction permits for a building that would require burning gas, and to assess civil penalties—of between $400 and $4,000 or more for failure to comply—against building owners that violate the standard.
