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Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

TL;DR

The committee discussed using renewable diesel as a heating fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from city buildings. The city will study whether switching from traditional heating oil to renewable diesel is practical and cost-effective, with two new laws proposed to make this transition possible.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight hearing on renewable diesel for heating Discussed
  • Study feasibility of renewable diesel in city buildings Introduced
  • Amend city code to allow renewable diesel fuel use Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1029 Oversight - GHG Reduction Through Renewable Diesel.
    Oversight
  2. T2025-4133 A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of citywide administrative services to study the feasibility of using renewable diesel as heating oil
    Introduction
  3. T2025-4215 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of renewable diesel fuel
    Introduction