Hochul Ends '100-Foot-Law' Through New Legislation

Hochul ends '100-foot-law' through new legislation

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Friday eliminating the "100-foot-rule" for new natural gas hookups, shifting the cost of installation away from existing utility customers across the state. The new law rolls back the decades-old requirement mandating that all existing utility customers must pay for the first 100 feet of [...]

Hochul repeals 100-foot rule for gas hook-ups, approves prison reform

Calling it an affordability issue, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed a bill into law to repeal a longstanding rule that required gas companies to provide free connections to new customers that live within 100 feet of an existing gas…

Hochul ends 100-foot rule that subsidized natural gas hookups for new customers

The repeal will take effect one year from now.

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Ending 100 Foot Rule

Today Governor Hochul signed legislation A.8888/S.8417 into law, ending a policy known as the 100 foot rule, which forced ratepayers to subsidize the expansion of gas pipelines.  The repeal of this subsidy will save New Yorkers an estimated $600 million per year in increased energy costs according to a study by the Public Utility Law Project (PULP).  Hochul’s signature for this important legislation also comes after making numerous decisions thi…

Hochul signs legislation to eliminate '100-foot rule' for new residential natural gas hookups

Gov. Hochul announced she signed legislation on Friday to eliminate the "100-foot rule" for new residential natural gas hookups.

Hochul Repeals Rule Allowing New Customers Free Gas Hookups

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York on Friday repealed a rule that required utilities across the state to provide free natural-gas hookups to new customers, in a move that could lower energy bills for some residents.