Posted on 10/15/2023 1:54:19 AM PDT by Libloather
A group of gas and construction trade groups filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the legality of New York’s ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new residential buildings in a move to challenge Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's push for green energy.
The case was filed by the National Association of Home Builders and the National Propane Gas Association, among others and names the New York Department of State as a defendant on the lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges that New York does not have the legal ability to enforce the gas stove ban because a preexisting federal law, called the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) of 1975, already regulates energy use policies.
"EPCA reflects Congress’s decision that the nation’s energy policy cannot be dictated by state and local governments," the lawsuit says. "Such a patchwork approach would be the antithesis of a national energy policy."
The builder and propane associations are asking a federal judge to rule that the state's ban is unenforceable under federal law and for it to be blocked before it takes effect in 2026.
In April, New York state leaders led by Hochul reached an agreement to ban natural gas hookups in small buildings beginning in 2026 and large buildings beginning in 2028.
"Everyone knows we've seen the effects of climate change - the storms, the hurricanes coming to New York, record snow amounts. We're seeing the effects every single day. Not just here, but across the nation," Hochul said when passing the ban. "Our budget prioritizes nation-leading climate action that meets this moment with ambition and the commitment it demands."
"We're going to be the first state in the nation to advance zero-emission new homes and buildings beginning in 2025 for small buildings, 2028 for large buildings," she continued.
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That pretty much solidifies the car wash vote. And who doesn't need those?
Banning leftist commies also changes the weather. Prove me wrong.
We will witness a rare event of the Dims advocating for states’ rights .
That reminds me. I need to burn wood in my stove today.
Politicians trying to solve imaginary problems need to be sued every time.
That in itself is bs. If the feds want to stop using gas stoves in their facilities, more power to them (so to say).
Nothing in the constitution lets them dictate how we live.
“...Everyone knows we’ve seen the effects of climate change...”
Yeah bitch...spring, summer, fall, winter. Drop dead.
They are going to beat us back to the Stone Age to obtain Net Zero. Somehow, I think our leaders will still be comfy.
Pure pandering by Hochul that will accomplish nothing but the impoverishment of New Yorkers. Oh, and establish a black market in all things banned.
I can prove the governor wrong. The ice age had more snow ever in New York. Prove me wrong Ms New York dictator!!
Record snow amounts. There was ZERO snow downstate last winter.
They are going to beat us back to the Stone Age to obtain Net Zero.
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What did dead, rotting Dinosours smell like?
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