All-Electric Building Act

Starting December 31, 2025, electrification mandates for new residential buildings up to seven stories will take effect, which bans the use of all fossil fuel-burning equipment like gas fireplaces, gas stoves, and even the use of propane. This mandate impacts builders and developers statewide, affecting thousands of new homes across ongoing and upcoming projects.

Statewide Survey on the All-Electric Building Act

The New York State Builders Association (NYSBA), with support from the NYSBA Research and Education Foundation (REF), recently commissioned a statewide survey on public awareness and perceptions of the All-Electric Building Act. Conducted by Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS), the study highlights important findings on how New Yorkers view this law, its costs, and its potential impact on homebuilding and housing affordability.

To make this research as accessible as possible, we are providing three versions of the report:

Updates on Legal Challenge to NY’s Gas Ban

Nov 18, 2025 - NAHB reports a major victory for builders, highlighting that NAHB and NYSBA have secured a suspension of New York’s gas-ban regulations while the case moves through the appeals process. Below is an excerpt from NAHB’s CEO Housing Developments Podcast.

Nov 12, 2025 - Major Victory in Gas Ban Litigation: Through extensive negotiation and advocacy, NYSBA and its plaintiff partners have secured a significant victory: the State’s attorneys have agreed to a so-ordered stipulation that effectively suspends implementation of the code amendments while the appellate process is underway. This agreement accomplishes nearly everything a formal grandfathering provision would have, ensuring that builders and homebuyers are protected from this disruptive regulatory mandate. Read more »

Aug 7, 2025 -The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an amicus brief in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the plaintiffs in the New York City case challenging local electrification mandates. This action also reinforces our parallel legal challenge to the State’s broader ban. Read the amicus brief »

June 26, 2025 - Earlier this year, the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA), in partnership with our coalition allies, urged the DOJ to take action in alignment with the White House Executive Order titled “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.” Read the full letter »

Official NYSBA Submissions

NYSBA’s Press Release on Governor’s Consideration of Gas Ban Pause

NYSBA Submits Comments on New York State Draft Energy Plan

NYSBA Press Release on All-Electric Survey

Op-ed by NYSBA's Executive Director Mike Fazio

NYSBA Press Release on to Electrification Vote

NYSBA Writes to the Department of Justice Requesting Assistance Regarding NYS Gas Ban

NYSBA Comments to Public Service Commission

NYSBA Comments on Energy Code to NYS DOS Code Development Unit

Grandfathering Projects

NYSBA advocates for the grandfathering of projects that have already commenced, have received site plan approval, or have expended funds toward infrastructure, ensuring continuity with initially planned energy sources beyond the implementation date.