PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - The battle over gas-powered appliances is heating up after New York’s governor included a partial ban on them in some new construction.

Gas stoves could soon be phased out as New York inches closer to the implementation of its all-electric building law for new construction.

Nathan Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Appliance in Plattsburgh, said gas stoves make up a large portion of their business.

“We’ve been selling gas stoves for over a 100 years,” Wilson said. “Gas stoves make up about 40% of our total market of sales. So, about 60% electric, 40% gas.”

New York Lawmakers voted to approve the ban two years ago in a bid to move away from fossil fuels. The first phase will include new buildings below seven stories and some commercial properties, with the second expa

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