If the measure passes and receives Mayor Bill de Blasio's signature, most construction projects submitted for approval after 2027 would have to use something other than gas or oil — such as electricity — for heating, hot water and cooking.
Moving away from natural gas means that stoves and heat pumps will be powered by electricity instead, cutting down on carbon emissions. More than half of New York City's emissions come from buildings.
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Republicans have shown gains in some pockets of the city, where former President Donald Trump improved his performance in last year’s presidential election.
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