“This brings us to the discussion of the 100-foot rule in the legislation. Maintaining the present policy is good for jobs, good for consumers and great for our economy. The current rule allows a consumer within 100 feet of a gas line to connect to the system free of charge. If this rule were abolished, new customers would face additional costs of up to $10,000.
…New York faces a housing crisis, with low inventory and rising prices driven by high demand. Repealing the 100-foot rule will further raise the cost of building a home in New York State. Energy choice should not only apply to those who are wealthy enough to afford it.”
Read the full article at New York Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/11/hochul-must-veto-the-100-foot-rule-bill/
