NY HEAT Act
NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act
Curated by btpBars the Public Service Commission from issuing certificates for new geographic gas-service expansion after Dec 31, 2026, ending the obligation-to-serve subsidy for new gas hookups in unserved areas. Stalled in committee in both chambers.
What it does
Under current law, gas utilities must extend service to any new customer who requests it, and the cost of that build-out is spread across all ratepayers. The HEAT Act ends that obligation-to-serve subsidy for new geographic expansion.
Key provisions:
- Bars the PSC from granting certificate amendments that expand gas service into new geographic areas, with case-by-case exceptions through 2028
- After December 31, 2026, ends the requirement that all ratepayers fund new gas hookups in unserved areas
A related measure repealing the "100-foot rule" — which gave new customers up to 100 feet of gas line at no upfront cost — was signed into law December 19, 2025.
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Timeline
Committed to Rules; ordered to third reading (Cal. 1485)
Senate Rules Committee
Recommitted to Rules
New York State Senate
Re-referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
New York State Assembly
Re-referred to Energy & Telecommunications Committee
New York State Senate