Federal Appeals Court Upholds New York Limits on Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings

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The U.S. Federal Appeals Court upheld New York City and State laws limiting fossil fuel use in buildings by affirming prohibitions on fossil fuel appliances in new construction. This ruling supports building electrification requirements as part of climate policy.

Second Circuit rejects industry challenges to building electrification requirements. Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of New York City and New York State laws that prohibit fossil fuel-burning appliances in new buildings, affirming the judgments of two lower courts. Those laws are part of ... [continued] The post Federal Appeals Court Upholds New York Limits on Fossil Fuel Use in Buildings appeared first on CleanTechnica.