Natural Gas Bans: From New York to Washington, Courts Shift the Landscape on Legality of State and Local Gas Bans

Following the election wins we reported on in November 2024, state and local bans on the use of natural gas remain a highly litigated issue across the country. In this alert, we cover two recent cases dealing with local and state natural gas bans. First, we discuss a March 2025 federal district court decision upholding a New York City natural gas ban against arguments that it is preempted by the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA)....
By: K&L Gates LLP

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