New York is set to become the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings through legislation. Enacted on Tuesday, the ban will affect most new smaller buildings starting in 2026 and larger buildings in 2029. It's part of the state’s effort to switch to cleaner energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. Climate advocates applaud the legislation, but it could also spark pushback and challenges from fossil fuel interests and Republican lawmakers. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down the impact of the ban. Also, key Senate Republicans introduced a pair of bills intended to speed up the approval process of fossil fuel and renewable energy projects.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Brook Hayes edited this POLITICO energy podcast.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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