Climate Change
What Happens If New York Buildings Use Less Gas?
New York’s utilities keep investing in natural gas, but this conflicts with the state’s climate goals. Experts worry that ratepayers will eventually struggle to keep up with rising costs.
As temperatures dropped below freezing in New York City last month, boilers in the basements of city buildings insulated New Yorkers from the cold. But they often rely on a fuel that pumps greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.