Can cities ban natural gas in new buildings? A federal judge just said yes.

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By Akielly HuMar 25, 2025, 4:30 am94 ptsTrending
Cities looking to eliminate fossil fuels in buildings have notched a decisive court victory. Last week, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by plumbing and building trade groups against a New York City ban on natural gas in new buildings. The decision is the first to explicitly disagree with a previous…

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