A new state law in New York, set to take effect next year, is already impacting homebuilding projects.
As of January 1, New York state will require most new buildings to be built with electric heat and appliances.
"You can't just mandate something without having the ability to actually execute it, and that's what they've done,"
said John Graziose, president of Gerber Homes, a local homebuilding company.
Author's summary: New York state law requires new buildings to use electric heat and appliances, causing project delays.