Supervisor Mahoney raises concerns about Jan. 1, 2026 state building-code change requiring electric systems for new construction
Supervisor Sean Mahoney told the board that a state-enacted building code taking effect Jan. 1, 2026 will bar new-construction permits for buildings (under 50,000 sq. ft.) that use propane or fuel oil as the primary source for heating, water and cooking; he said he'll seek information from Central Hudson on grid capacity and impacts.
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Supervisor Sean Mahoney informed the board that, effective Jan. 1, 2026, a state-enacted building code change will mean "one will no longer be able to get a building permit for new construction (under 50,000 sq. ft.) for any propane or fuel oil (all fossil fuels) making the primary source for cooking, water and heat must be electric." He said the board should consider home‑rule options and weigh the financial burden such a shift could place on homeowners.
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