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Understanding New York State’s All-Electric Building Mandate — And How Morrell Builders Is Protecting Your Right to Choose
January 27, 2026
New York State’s All-Electric Buildings Act is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring most new residential construction to use all-electric heating, hot water, and cooking systems instead of natural gas or propane. As written, the law would apply to new homes permitted after January 1, 2026 for buildings up to seven stories.
However, the mandate is currently on hold due to ongoing legal challenges, and enforcement timelines remain uncertain. While the long-term direction toward electrification is clear, the exact rules and dates are still evolving — creating uncertainty for builders and home buyers alike.
What This Means for New Home Buyers
If fully implemented, future building permits would not allow gas furnaces, gas stoves, gas fireplaces, or gas water heaters in most new homes. For many buyers in Upstate New York who value gas heat during cold winters or prefer cooking with gas, this represents a significant lifestyle change.
How Morrell Builders Has Prepared for You
At Morrell Builders, we believe homebuyers deserve choice. That’s why we proactively secured building permits in several of our upcoming communities — including Victor, Honeoye Falls, and Canandaigua — ahead of potential regulatory deadlines.
By acting early, we’ve preserved our buyers’ ability to choose between natural gas and all-electric systems, depending on personal preference and home design, rather than being forced into a single option.
Why Choice Matters
Your home should reflect how you live. Some homeowners are excited about modern, energy-efficient all-electric technology. Others value the comfort, performance, and familiarity of gas heating and cooking. At Morrell Builders, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all housing. We believe in personal choice.
Building for Today and Tomorrow
As a third-generation, family-owned home builder, Morrell Builders continues to focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and future-ready construction — while also respecting what today’s homeowners want and need.
If you’re planning to build in 2026 or 2027, now is the time to explore your options. Building with Morrell Builders means you can still choose the systems that fit your lifestyle — flexibility that may not be available in most new construction moving forward.
At Morrell Builders, we’re proud to protect what matters most: your comfort, your investment, and your right to choose.
