The New York Building Code Council voted unanimously to include the All-Electric Buildings Act of 2023 in the New York Building Code.

Beginning January 1, 2026, most newly constructed residences, and low-rise buildings under 7 stories in New York, will be all-electric, phasing out the use of fossil fuels, such as natural gas and propane, for cooking, hot water, and heating. The regulation will apply to all new construction for buildings that are 7 stories or more in height, beginning January 1, 2029.

The decision follows a U.S. District court ruling upholding the state’s authority to enact certain types of environmental regulations, and rejecting arguments from the construction and energy industries against state jurisdiction over climate-related matters. That ruling is currently being appealed.

New York will be the first state to prohibit the use of fossil fuel connections for new construction. NFIB is closely monitoring and engaging on this issue, and will continue to provide updates as the 2026 deadline approaches.