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"Construction and gas trade groups have filed a lawsuit to block a law passed by New York officials that would ban furnaces and gas stoves in newly constructed buildings."

Gas trade associations have taken the state of New York to court over its ban on gas-run stoves and furnaces in new buildings.

The latest rule will require every mobile home gas furnace — and every new residential, non-weatherized gas furnace — to have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (or AFUE) of 95% starting in late 2028.

Gas and construction trade groups say the state does not have the legal ability to enforce the rule.

Its purpose was to protect national security, not to reduce gasoline prices in a political campaign.

The Department of Transportation should alter its proposed fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light duty trucks released earlier this summer, as...

Gas and construction groups say the ban endangers their livelihoods and violates federal energy regulations.

ALBANY — A group of gas and construction organizations are suing to block the phased ban of gas-burning stoves and furnaces in new buildings, filing documents in federal court in

The gas stove ban in New York by Gov. Kathy Hochul was challenged in a federal lawsuit Thursday by a coalition of propane and construction trade groups.

ALBANY (AP) — Gas and construction trade groups are suing to block New York state’s ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings.