Politicians Slams Hochul’s Natural Gas Ban, Pushes Energy Choice Act

Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) took aim at New York’s natural gas restrictions during a press event in Allegany on Tuesday where he promoted his Energy Choice Act as a way to preserve fuel options for families and businesses.

The congressman spoke at the Field of Dreams development, a residential project creating single-family homes for independent seniors. He argued that Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers are pushing policies that will strip away reliable energy choices.

“Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats are forcing a ban on natural gas in new construction across New York,” Langworthy said.

He described the move as “a reckless policy that will drive up energy costs for working families, jeopardize reliable power in extreme weather, and strip New Yorkers of the right to choose how they heat and power their homes.”

Langworthy’s bill, the Energy Choice Act, seeks to block state and local governments from banning connections, installations, or upgrades to energy services based on the type of fuel.

“I am proud to lead the fight to ban the bans and defend New Yorkers’ right to affordable, reliable energy,” he said.

“Hochul’s radical agenda will not only drive-up costs for families already struggling, but also eliminate a safe, dependable energy source that keeps homes heated and people protected,” Langworthy continued.

“This is becoming a dangerous trend in blue states across the country, and my Energy Choice Act will end these costly bans, safeguard consumer choice, and secure America’s energy future,” he added.

Politicians Slams Hochul’s Natural Gas Ban, Pushes Energy Choice Act