New York is Going Fully Electric in the Fight Against Climate Change

Last Friday, New York State adopted the strongest all-electric building code in the country — requiring most new homes and buildings to run entirely on electricity within the next few years.It’s a major step in reducing climate pollution from buildings, which are New York’s number one source of emissions. The move is also seen as a direct response to federal rollbacks, including former President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” which climate advocates warn could raise costs and undermine state-level progress.Radio Catskill’s Julia Kim had the chance to speak with Michael Hernandez, New York Policy Director for Rewiring America. Hernandez has been working on state and local electrification policies that aim to protect residents, lower utility bills and move New York off of fossil fuels.