[Under current law] gas companies must provide free hookups to new customers within 100 feet of the pipe system. Existing ratepayers subsidize the work.
Getting rid of the so-called 100-foot rule would save ratepayers about $200 million annually and encourage utilities and new customers to explore other energy options.
Beyond what’s in the NYT article, part of the campaign is asking people to call their state legislators and Gov. Hochul. If you’re in New York State, this tool will walk you through connecting to the right offices and leaving a message.
Heat strips are really only needed during defrost cycle and so a compressor failure doesn’t freeze the occupant to death in their sleep. Modern cold-climate heat pumps retain their capacity down to 0F
What about sub zero?
https://www.mitsubishicomfort.com/blog/mythbusters-heat-pumps-for-extreme-cold-climates#:~:text=Hyper-heating systems can perform,low as -5° F.