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Councilwoman Proposes Exemption from Costly Green Law

1/25/2026

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Councilwoman Linda Lee plans to introduce legislation to exempt many co-op and condo buildings from the 2019 electric-power conversion law.
The 2019 electric-power conversion law, enacted under former Mayor Bill de Blasio to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, could cost the city over $260 billion, including $1 billion for Co-op City in the Bronx.
Mayor Zohran Mandani intends to enforce the law despite criticism that it conflicts with affordable housing goals.

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Councilwoman Linda Lee plans to introduce legislation to exempt many co-op and condo buildings from the 2019 electric-power conversion law.
The 2019 electric-power conversion law, enacted under former Mayor Bill de Blasio to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, could cost the city over $260 billion, including $1 billion for Co-op City in the Bronx.
Mayor Zohran Mandani intends to enforce the law despite criticism that it conflicts with affordable housing goals.