• August 13, 2025
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All-Electric Buildings Act: Beat The Ban, Get Plans Submitted ASAP

New York’s All-Electric Buildings Act: A Crucial Reminder for Builders, Designers, and New Build Clients

Beginning January 1, 2026, New York State will implement a sweeping requirement that most newly constructed buildings must be all-electric, meaning no fossil fuel systems—including natural gas, propane, or heating oil—may be used in buildings up to seven stories tall. Builds with “substantially complete building permit applications” filed before December 31, 2025, are exempt; otherwise, fossil fuel equipment will be prohibited in system designs submitted thereafter. That’s where Cedar Knoll comes in. Our team can get your blueprints completed, stamped, and ready for submission in New York state before the 2026 deadline!

Key Details of the Regulation

• Effective date: January 1, 2026 — applicable to new single-family and low-rise buildings (≤7 stories) if permits are submitted after December 31, 2025.
• Exemptions: Exemptions may apply when electric service cannot reasonably be provided by the grid—typically defined as when full electric upgrades would take 18 months or longer compared to mixed-fuel systems.

Action Steps — Act Now to Preserve Your Options

1. Get Your Blueprints Stamped Before the Deadline

• Any design using propane or natural gas must be fully approved and stamped before January 1, 2026.
• Give us a call BEFORE November 30, 2025 to guarantee that your propane or natural gas design is ready, stamped, and approved before the electrification ordinance takes effect.
• Submit permit applications before December 31, 2025 to be considered “substantially complete.”

2. Turn to Cedar Knoll Log Homes for Fast-Track Approval

• Cedar Knoll Log Homes can expedite your custom floor plan, ensuring it meets all state requirements in time.
• Reach out over our Contact Us, email us directly, or call TODAY to make sure you have the time you need to design your custom home before the submission date.

Final Thoughts — Make Your Move!

With the All-Electric Buildings Act set to reshape New York’s building landscape from January 1, 2026, there’s no time to lose. To preserve the option of using propane or natural gas in your new build:

• Act swiftly to finalize and stamp your blueprints before the year’s end.
• Reach out to Cedar Knoll Log Homes now to develop a custom floor plan that can clear permitting in time.

This is more than just a regulation — it’s a pivotal shift in building practices. But with prompt planning and the right partners, you can meet the deadline and still move forward with your design vision.