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Title: Establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act to repeal subsidies and legality that push the expansion of gas systems in the state of New York.

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  • Establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act to repeal subsidies and legality that push the expansion of gas systems in the state of New York (Sec. 1).

  • Repeals a previously established 100-foot rule that allowed energy companies to put in natural gas lines for homes and businesses with easy access free of charge (Sec. 1).

  • Amends the Public Service Law and the Transportation Corporations Law to ensure that state regulations align with climate justice and emission reduction mandates established by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 16).

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Title: Establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act

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