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Thermal Energy Networks, 100ft Rule Repeal and All Electric Buildings Act
New Report Confirms: Hochul is in the Pocket of the Fossil Fuel Industry
Follow the money. A new report from Little Sis Public Accountability Initiative, NY Renews and Strong Economy for All Coalition puts numbers to what we know. Governor Hochul has sold out New York to polluters. She is happy to ignore our landmark climate legislation for $15 million. Last week we brought you the NYTimes story about her husband’s law firm benefitting from the pipeline deal, now we can see it goes much much deeper.
Dec 11th- Get on the Bus to Albany: Make Governor Hochul Implement the All Electric Buildings Act and Sign the 100 Foot Rule Repeal!
We’re gathering in Albany to call on Governor Hochul to stop gas expansion in NY by implementing the All-Electric Buildings Act on Jan 1, 2026 as planned and signing the 100-Foot Rule Repeal, the first pillar of the NY HEAT Act (more info below).
Join us to defend these hard-fought wins and strategize for more victories in 2026!
While some states are backing off their climate commitments, New York must take these BIG STEPS toward strategically and safely downsizing the gas system.
The day will include dynamic speakers, teach-ins, singing, art, lunch & snacks.
Need a ride? Get on a free bus! RSVP to secure your spot.
What’s the 100-Foot Rule? It’s a section of New York law that requires utilities to charge all customers for new pipes within 100 feet of an existing service line. For decades, gas utilities have been using the 100-Foot Rule to add extra charges to our gas bills to pay for unnecessary infrastructure, increasing their record profits!
How much is it costing us? New analysis from Public Utility Law Project shows it cost gas ratepayers across the state about $600 million in 2021 – three times higher than our previous estimate. That’s about $6 billion over the last ten years that could have been spent on cleaner, more efficient heating and cooling systems!
Why should we repeal it? Repealing the 100-Foot Rule will curb skyrocketing utility bills, reduce gas demand, and make it easier for utilities to transition to a clean energy future that’s better for our health, our wallets, and the environment.
How is it related to All-Electric Buildings? The bill puts all-electric heating on a more level playing field with methane gas heating by reflecting the true cost of gas. New Yorkers who rely on delivered fuels are looking for alternatives as fuel prices skyrocket. Further, the All-Electric Buildings Act for new construction won’t be fully implemented until 2029 (or later!). Meanwhile, we’re all footing the bill for those new gas pipes.
Join Sane Energy’s Thermal Energy Networks Working Group
Sane’s Thermal Energy Networks Working Group is committed to accelerating the development of fossil-free thermal energy networks (TENS) and large-scale geothermal systems for heating and cooling that are owned by municipalities and co-ops, not by profiteering utilities. At our zoom meeting this Thursday, November 20, at 7 pm, we’ll have a presentation by Drew Maggio about using MTA stations as a source for heat, and then discuss our campaign for geothermal in public schools in the Mamdani era. Please join us by registering at the Action Network link here:
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Let the Governor know you are watching and you care about our climate laws! Sign up for December 11th in Albany. Thank you!
With all our love,
Kim, Elliot, Jeanne, Mike, JK, and Claire