New York to Ban Natural Gas, Including Stoves, in New Buildings

Re:New York to Ban Natural Gas, Including Stoves, in New Bui... by greenthrow on Saturday April 29, 2023 @02:23PM (#35755617)

> At very low temperatures? I think if you're above zero F, you should be ok, but below zero it gets expensive.

Did you read my comment before replying? I already addressed this. Yes I am talking about well below zero F.

> They're not talking about taxing gas - they're talking about banning it.

Yes and they should ban it. Electric heating is way more efficient, doesn't poison the occupants and can be powered from renwable sources.

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Re:New York to Ban Natural Gas, Including Stoves, in New Bui... by r00fus on Saturday April 29, 2023 @02:31PM (#35755686)

Sure, in CA a ban makes sense (though Berkeley law was overturned). But in a polar vortex winter storm, how do you have enough power to keep the building warm if there's no power, and the minimal reserves you may have with battery backup are not enough to run the heat pump?

I think this ban is too bold and will result in political backlash that will end up doing worse than if something less drastic was proposed.

Hochul was 10pts away from losing the last race to a complete RW zealot.

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