All-Electric Buildings Act Reshapes Design and Incentive Strategy for LI Projects

New York’s landmark All-Electric Buildings Act (AEBA) is officially transforming how new buildings will be designed across the state and Long Island developers, property owners, and contractors must prepare.

Beginning January 1, 2026, all new construction seven stories or fewer must be fully electric, with no fossil-fuel combustion systems allowed for space heating, hot water, or cooking. By 2029, this rule will apply to all new buildings, regardless of height.

This shift aligns with state climate law and will have significant ripple effects across Long Island’s residential, multifamily, and mixed-use development sectors.