Indeed, a bill has been enacted to restrict the combustion of fossil fuels in new buildings and eliminate the use of gas for cooking and heating. To achieve this climate target, New York City bans emissions from buildings because it estimates that these emissions are responsible for 70% of greenhouse gas emissions.
The measures will apply to buildings with less than 7 floors from 2024 and to taller buildings by 2027. This measure aims to reduce pollution and contribute to adequate climate change. According to the study by energy specialists, 2.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 2040.
New York City Tackles Climate Change
For many years, the natural gas industry has presented itself as a clean alternative to oil and other fossil fuels. According to scientists, natural gas is mainly methane and escapes along the natural supply chain.
Also, the scientists’ conclusion indicates that methane, a greenhouse gas, has an impact on global warming, which is 25 times greater than that of carbon dioxide in 100 years. In fact, at the much-publicized climate summit in November, more than 100 other countries pledged to cut methane emissions by 30% during this decade, including the United States..
New York has introduced restrictive measures on the emission of natural gases
The application of this new measure in New York City is important not only because of the size of the city but also because of its colder climate. Proponents of gas have argued that it would be too difficult to remove gas heating in places with cold winters. The bill provides for feasibility studies on the use of heat pump technology and on the impact of the measure on the city’s electricity grid.
According to Con Edison’s November statement to city council, these measures are already enjoying his support, and the utility is providing both electricity and gas to New Yorkers. He also said that the network is well placed to support the transition to the electrification of heating..
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