Local Zoning Boards Threaten Fossil Fuel Industry

Local zoning boards across states like New York and Portland wield growing power to choke out fossil fuels, forcing new buildings seven stories or less to go all-electric starting January 1, 2026, under New York's All-Electric Buildings Act. This bans natural gas, heating oil, and propane in most homes and small structures unless permits were filed before December 31, 2025, with exemptions for big commercial spots, hospitals, and farms-but even they must get "electrification ready. Read more about this...