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NY HEAT Act

NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act

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S4158 / A4870-A
Climate

Bars 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.

Who’s backing this

2 statements · 2 organizations

Earthjustice

Blocking new gas expansion protects ratepayers from costly infrastructure they'll be paying off for decades, and advances a just transition to clean energy.

New York League of Conservation Voters

Passing the HEAT Act is essential to meeting New York's climate commitments and protecting communities from costly gas lock-in.