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  • Big Ugly Bill” is a Climate Disaster

    On July 4th, President Trump signed the “Big Ugly Bill,” gutting core climate policies through cutting clean energy tax credits, EV incentives, raising energy costs, and jeopardizing over a million jobs. State and local level climate leadership will be more important than ever as we face the repercussions of this bill.

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  • Repeal of the 100 Foot Rule is Good For New York – Governor Hochul Should Sign It

    As the 2025 Legislative Session came to a close on June 18, an act to repeal the ‘100-foot rule’ successfully passed in both houses and is now awaiting action by Governor Hochul.

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  • Job Posting: Programs Manager

    The Programs Manager is responsible for developing and executing statewide community engagement programs. The role includes leading NYLCVEF’s tabling and field organizing efforts, managing public education initiatives, and representing the organization in key coalitions.

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Agenda Breakdown: Renewable Energy and Transmission Capacity
Greening the grid – a top priority for NYLCV – means replacing greenhouse gas producing power sources, like coal combustion and natural gas, with renewable energy, like wind, solar and hydro power. But it doesn’t stop with power generation; it also means building up transmission capacity to deliver clean energy to homes and businesses across the state.
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Powering New York’s Future: The Truth About Offshore Wind
In this day and age of internet misinformation, efforts to thwart renewable energy projects are no exception. Unfortunately, factions opposed to offshore wind (OSW) are spreading false information. In this article we will extol the overwhelming benefits of OSW and set the record straight on all the misinformation out there.
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Inflation Adjustments for Renewable Projects
While New York has made significant strides in advancing clean energy initiatives, there is a critical issue before us, an issue that threatens to slow our progress: increasing costs due to inflation and supply chain issues that could result in dozens of renewable energy projects being canceled.
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A Clean Energy Future Depends on NY HEAT
The Home Energy Affordable Transition Act will enable gas utilities to comply with New York’s climate law while helping customers switch to affordable and reliable zero-emissions heating and cooling. The bill will ensure affordability by capping costs for low-income customers and avoiding billions in costly new infrastructure investments.
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It’s Time to Decarbonize Public Buildings and Upgrade New York
Action and legislation to decarbonize buildings in New York State is a top priority for the New York League of Conservation Voters in 2023. Our reason is simple: Buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions and co-pollutants in New York State.
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New York Must Move to Decarbonize Buildings 
There’s a good reason the New York League of Conservation Voters recently honored Logical Buildings in Westchester County. They are doing cutting-edge work to help builders, landlords and other stakeholders decarbonize buildings. 
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The Clean Fuel Standard: Reducing New York’s Transportation Emissions
Each passing day is a struggle against the clock in the fight against climate change, with continuous emissions increasing the already-heavy strain on the ozone layer. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2020, transportation made up 27% of the total United States greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, taking the lead over electricity and industry, and contributing to already-dangerous rising temperatures by putting out carbon dioxide emissions from petroleum-based fuel options. The Clean Fuels NY Coalition, led by the New York League of Conservation Voters, was formed to showcase the widespread support for New York State to create a clean fuel standard (also known as a low-carbon fuel standard) and reduce GHG emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for 35% of overall state emissions.
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NYLCV Partners with Environmental Groups to Push for Direct Sales of Electric Vehicles
NYLCV has partnered with the Alliance for Clean Energy and several other environmental and industry stakeholders to push for the Governor to include legislation that allows for the direct sales of electric vehicles in her 30-day budget amendments.
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