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NY's Natural Gas Ban Sparks Urgency Amid Backlash

9/3/2025

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New York State will ban natural gas hookups in new homes beginning January 2026.
Congressman Nick Langworthy supports the "Energy Choice Act" to oppose this ban.
Langworthy notes that only 5% of the public is aware of the ban, highlighting its urgency post-2022 Christmas blizzard.
He seeks rapid support amid competition from various congressional bills.

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Story summary

New York State will ban natural gas hookups in new homes beginning January 2026.
Congressman Nick Langworthy supports the "Energy Choice Act" to oppose this ban.
Langworthy notes that only 5% of the public is aware of the ban, highlighting its urgency post-2022 Christmas blizzard.
He seeks rapid support amid competition from various congressional bills.