From 2026, newly constructed buildings will have to go for induction stoves and heat pumps that run on electricity, following environmental and health concerns noted by recent studies.
After years of deliberation, New York has banned natural gas and other fossil fuels in the construction of new buildings from 2026 onwards. The move comes in order to reduce pollution contributing to global warming. The state is aiming for a 40 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030