Lawmakers in New York are gearing up to enact legislation that would prohibit gas stoves from being used in new buildings, including single-family homes and commercial properties.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, offered support for a ban of fossil fuel based heating equipment during her State of the State address in January.
As reported by Politico, the three proposals being considered by the Assembly, Senate and governor"have some exemptions, including for emergency back-up generators, hospitals, laundromats and commercial kitchens." the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission planned to act on the appliances because the pollutants can cause respiratory and health issues.
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