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Albany, NY, USA
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House Hearing Examines Impact of Natural Gas Restrictions on Housing and Energy Costs
The Congressional House Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing in September examining how state and local restrictions on natural gas are affecting construction costs, housing affordability, energy costs, and consumer choice.
NYSBA Executive Director Mike Fazio testified before the Subcommittee, sharing the building industry's perspective on how natural gas restrictions are affecting builders and homebuyers and the importance of maintaining energy choice. Watch a clip of his testimony: youtu.be/SjwOr-MTIoU?si=lIwL…
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NAHB Chairman Bill Owens was on the National Mall in Washington Wednesday with @SecretaryTurner to help open the 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase, an annual event presented by @HUDgov. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/innova…
Free NYSBA Webinar: Documentation and Inspection Preparedness. Get the ECCCNYS-2025 documentation, checklists, and inspection workflow you need for a smooth compliance closeout. Thu, Sep 24 | 11 AM. Register free: nysba.com/event-details/docu…
NYSBA's Executive Director Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee
Washington, D.C. — The hearing provided an important opportunity to bring New York’s experience into the national conversation and underscore the need to ensure that energy policies do not unintentionally make it more difficult or expensive to build, buy and afford a home. teapaw.org/NAHBhome/status/209519…
Michael Fazio, executive director of the New York State Builders Association, told Congress today on behalf of NAHB that some energy mandates are driving up construction costs and deepening the housing affordability crisis. nahb.org/news-and-economics/…
NYSBA has been named one of New York's Top Trade Associations by @CityAndStateNY — for the 2nd year in a row. Proud to keep advocating for solutions to New York's housing crisis. cityandstateny.com/power-lis… #NYSBA #NYHousing
Mechanical rework costs builders more than almost any compliance miss. Free session on HVAC sizing, duct sealing/testing & ventilation under ECCCNYS-2025 w/ John Barrows. Aug 13, 11am EST. Register: nysba.com/energycodetraining
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Registration is now open for the NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting in Detroit, Oct. 6-8. NAHB committee and council members, delegates to the Leadership Council, members of the Board of Directors, and executive officers should make plans now to attend. nahb.org/subsites/fall-leade…
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Now that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is law, the work is just beginning to write regulations and implement the landmark #housing legislation. As discussed on NAHB podcast, Housing Developments, a lot will fall on state and local officials. nahb.org/blog/2026/07/podcas…
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"How 250 Years of Federal Policy Built America's $48.7 Trillion Housing Market"
A new Realtor.com report takes a sweeping look at the federal housing policies that shaped the American dream over two and a half centuries — and what's needed next.
" The federal government has an important responsibility to promote fair housing practices and push back against exclusionary policies that prevent the construction of new homes" —Michael Fazio, Executive Director of the NYSBA
Free webinar alert 🏗️ NYSBA's next energy code training covers Building Envelope & Air Sealing Techniques — July 16. Open to all NY builders & contractors. Register free → nysba.com/event-details/buil… #ECCCNYS2025 #EnergyCode #NYBuilders #FreeTraining #NYSERDA
Breaking News: Second Circuit Upholds New York Gas Bans; Circuit Split May Set Stage for Supreme Court Review
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed the lower court decisions upholding New York City's and New York State's natural gas restrictions on new construction. While this is not the outcome we were hoping for, the decision creates a clear split among the federal circuit courts, increasing the possibility that the issue could ultimately be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more: mailchi.mp/nysba.com/nysba-n…
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NAHB is nearing its 100th anniversary, and we know the next 100 years won't look like the first 100. The Industry Pulse Check will help the Federation modernize and set a course for the future of #housing. But we need your input. Participate now at blueprint.nahb.org/
Free webinar: Energy Code Compliance & Enforcement (ECCCNYS-2025)
📅 June 18
Register here: nysba.com/event-details/ener…
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More than 1,100 home builders, remodelers and other #housing industry professionals are on Capitol Hill today for #NAHBLegCon to call for congressional action to improve #housingaffordability and help builders increase the production of attainable homes. nahb.org/news-and-economics/…
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For generations, NIMBY politics stood in the way of building the housing New Yorkers need.
Today, that era comes to an end.
From now on, when communities say yes to housing, New York will LET THEM BUILD.
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Testifying today before the @HouseSmallBiz Committee on how small home builders can help ease the #HousingAffordability crisis, NAHB Chairman Bill Owens said the core issue can be addressed by easing regulatory barriers. nahb.org/news-and-economics/…
Session 1 of our FREE energy code training series is almost here. 🗓️ May 21 — ECCCNYS-2025 Overview for Residential Builders with Mike DeWein & John Barrows. Funded by NYSERDA. Register now → nysba.com/energycodetraining #EnergyCode #NYBuilders #ECCCNYS2025
Residential builders — New York's updated energy code is in effect, and the compliance pitfalls are real.
Join us Thursday, May 21 for a free Zoom webinar: Top Ten Residential ECCCNYS-2025 Compliance Challenges — the first session of a seven-part Energy Code Training Series.
You'll learn the 10 most common failures causing failed inspections and costly rework, understand mandatory provisions and testing requirements, and walk away with a practical checklist for your next project.
Presenters: Mike DeWein (40+ years in energy code training and building science) and John Barrows (nationally recognized high-performance construction educator).
Free to attend. Register here: nysba.com/event-details/top-…