• Key Priorities for the Remainder of State Legislative Session

    With New York State having passed its FY26 budget, NYLCV turns its attention to key legislation to help ensure the continued reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the state. "The state needs to push forward on a full complement of projects if we are going to meet our climate goals," said NYLCV Policy Director Pat McClellan. "During the remainder of the legislative session we will continue to work with the governor and state legislature to address critical measures that were left on the table during budget negotiations, including the NY HEAT Act, a Clean Fuel Standard for transportation, and Advanced Automatic Voter Registration, to name just a few." 

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  • Policy Means People: NYC’s Urban Forest Plan

    By Mark Tausig Need to know: New York City is putting together its first-ever Urban Forest Plan, and New Yorkers have a unique opportunity to shape it. This plan, mandated by Local Law 148 of

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  • NYLCV Supports Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration

    At this time of political upheaval, New York state must simultaneously work to protect our environment and strengthen our democracy. There’s no denying the two go hand in hand. Enter the Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration bill. The bill, passed by the state Senate in January, would provide for automatic voter registration and preregistration for persons applying for a driver’s license or a state ID through the DMV and for Medicaid enrollees. “Our democracy is stronger when access to voting is more accessible, and our elections are free from undue interference,” said Bill sponsor and Deputy Senate Leader Mike Gianaris. “There should not be roadblocks to the ballot box, whether from obstacles to registration or the inappropriate influence of big money. I am proud the State Senate is once again leading the way on protecting our democratic institutions.” 

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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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NYLCV Urges Governor Hochul To Support 30 x 30 Legislation
We at the New York League of Conservation Voters Congratulate Governor Hochul for being the first duly elected woman to hold the office of Governor of New York State! Governor Hochul continues to make history as the first woman Governor of New York, but also by her bold support of the environment and is a national leader in the fight against climate change.  
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Federal Climate Action Takes Center Stage
Recently, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin came to a surprise agreement on legislation known as the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.”  With $369 billion in climate spending proposed in this bill, it is the single biggest climate investment in the history of the federal government. According to Senator Schumer, ““By a wide margin, this legislation will be the greatest pro-climate legislation that has ever been passed by Congress.
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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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