Hudson Valley Lawmakers To Urge Governor Hochul To Repeal 100-Foot Rule!

After years of advocacy, state lawmakers voted this session to help lower energy bills and repeal "100-foot rule" subsidy for gas companies; Governor can finish the job by signing legislation that would stop utilities from spending $600 million every year on new gas hookups that NY families will pay for

KINGSTON, NY (10/29/2025) (readMedia)-- On Thursday, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha and Kingston Mayor Steve Noble will join Hudson Valley advocates to urge Governor Hochul to sign legislation to repeal the "100-foot rule." In June, Albany lawmakers voted to repeal the 100-foot rule and end the outdated subsidy that allows utilities to make New Yorkers pay for nearly $600 million on new gas hookups every year to expand the polluting gas system. By signing this legislation, Governor Hochul can rein in utilities taking advantage of New Yorkers and sign the only major climate bill on her desk to help address New York's climate and energy affordability crises.

Even as more families struggle to afford their energy bills, Central Hudson and other utilities across the state are continuing to raise rates on New Yorkers so they can build new gas pipes and bring in record profits. Ending the 100-foot rule would stop utilities from saddling New Yorkers with millions to expand the system that is already unaffordable for too many families - and enable utilities to invest instead in cleaner, more affordable energy as required by New York's landmark Climate Law.

This event will be livestreamed.

WHO:

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger

Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha

Kingston Mayor Steve Noble

Organizations including For The Many, New Yorkers for Clean Power, NYPIRG, Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET), RUPCO and more.
WHAT:

Rally with Hudson Valley elected officials urging Governor Hochul to sign legislation to repeal the 100-foot rule mandate, which forces New York families to pay more than $600 million in new gas hookups every year — increasing their energy bills to expand the fracked gas system that’s already too expensive.
WHEN: Thursday October 30, 2025 at 11:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Energy Square
20 Cedar Street
Kingston, New York 12401
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