In this episode of Made With Brilliance, Flori Muresan and co-host Jahnavi Sajip to break down the impact of two critical electrification regulations: New York City’s Local Law 154 and New York State’s Part 1240 of Title 19. Together, they unpack what these evolving codes mean for developers, architects, and engineers—and how to stay compliant as gas is phased out across the state. They discuss who’s still allowed to use gas, what types of projects are impacted, the key filing deadlines, and why developers should be taking action now to future-proof their buildings. With practical advice, technical insight, and clear timelines, this episode is a must-listen for anyone designing or constructing buildings in New York.Key Takeaways:NYC and NYS electrification laws are not the same: Local Law 154 applies to New York City, while Part 1240 applies to the rest of New York StateLocal Law 154 phases out gas over time: Residential buildings under 7 stories already can’t use gas (except for hot water), with full gas prohibition by July 2027NYS Part 1240 is stricter: Starting January 1, 2026, buildings under 7 stories or over 100,000 sq ft must be fully electric, with no exceptions for domestic hot waterThere are a few key exemptions: Emergency generators, commercial kitchens, laundromats, hospitals, laboratories, and certain manufacturers can still use gasElectrification changes how you design: From equipment layout to load sizing, mechanical and electrical planning must account for full electrificationHeat pump water heaters are the new standard: These efficient systems are replacing gas-fired hot water heaters in many new projectsYou must act fast to avoid being locked out: Filing your project before the code deadlines is essential if you want to preserve gas usageElectrical infrastructure may lag behind: Developers should engage utility providers early—electric service upgrades can take 2+ yearsElectrification can affect operating costs: Electricity is currently more expensive than gas, which may impact projected utility expensesPlan for code compliance now, not later: Waiting could delay your project by years and require costly redesignsEpisode Summary:[00:00:00] Intro to Made With Brilliance and the episode topic[00:01:00] Overview of Local Law 154 and Part 1240[00:02:00] What types of construction these laws apply to[00:03:00] Gas phase-out timeline in NYC: key dates and building types[00:04:00] Domestic hot water exceptions and viable alternatives[00:05:00] Heat pump water heaters and space considerations[00:06:00] NYC vs NYS: which projects fall under which code[00:07:00] Notable gas-use exemptions across NYC and NYS[00:08:00] NYS code is not phased: full ban starts Jan 1, 2026[00:09:00] Propane and other fuels are also prohibited[00:10:00] Filing deadlines and permit submission strategy[00:11:00] All NYS buildings must be electric by 2029[00:12:00] Why electric operating costs are currently higher[00:13:00] Infrastructure bottlenecks and ConEd delays[00:14:00] Developer risk if load letters are delayed[00:15:00] Summary of deadlines and impacted building types[00:16:00] Urgency of filing before holiday slowdown[00:17:00] Outro and call to connect via mwbengineering.com

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