Griffo Statement on Governor Signing S.8417/A.8888

Thank You, Governor Hochul, for Ending a Hidden and Costly Fossil Fuel Subsidy

For years, New Yorkers have been paying for fossil fuel expansion without realizing it. A little-known policy called the “100-foot rule” quietly required utility customers to subsidize the cost of new gas hookups whenever a building was close to an existing gas line — regardless of whether that investment aligned with our climate goals, our health, or our wallets. Governor Hochul’s decision to repeal this outdated rule is an important step forwa…

Griffo statement on governor signing S.8417/A.8888

“I am disappointed that the governor did not veto legislation that would eliminate the ‘100-foot rule’ for natural gas hookups to buildings and that she has, sadly, chosen to continue to pursue an energy agenda that is unaffordable and unreliable. Sen. Joe Griffo. As a result of signing this bill, the cost – potentially ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 per building – of natural gas hookups will now shift from utility companies to future homeowners…

New York Becomes the Latest State to Eliminate 100-Foot Gas Line Rule After Years of Advocacy

Ending the unfair policy will save New Yorkers nearly $600 million a year on costly gas pipelines  Today, the Renewable Heat Now campaign and allies across the state celebrated Governor Hochul signing the bill to repeal the 100-foot rule, an outdated, unfair policy that allows for-profit gas corporations to charge their customers hundreds of millions […]