The Hottest Summer Ever Demands We Create Robust Urban Forests 
The planet just experienced the hottest June, July and August since humans began keeping track of global temperatures in 1880. In order to mitigate the heat island effect, which impacts our most vulnerable communities, NYLCV and the Forest For All coalition supports drastically increasing the number of trees in the city in an equitable way.
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New York State Needs More EV Charging Infrastructure
It’s a rather simple proposition: For New York State to decarbonize its transportation sector, which is essential to meeting our climate goals, the state must drastically increase its number of EV charging stations.
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Key Environmental Legislation Awaits Governor Hochul’s Signature
NYLCV is urging the governor to sign several bills that passed in the 2023 Legislative Session that will make for a cleaner environment and more sustainable New York. These include measures that would help ensure clean drinking water, provide oversight of the state’s waterways, protect food sources, and plan for more EV charging infrastructure.
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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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NYC Council Passes Laws on Lead and Bike Infrastructure, Skip the Stuff Goes Into Effect
The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) applauds the New York City Council for recently passing four important environmental laws, three to reduce lead-paint poisoning in the city and a fourth to require that the city establish an on-line interactive map for the city’s bike routes.
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In Second Round of Endorsements, NYLCV Throws Supports Behind 60 Candidates Statewide
The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green has released a new round of bipartisan endorsements for candidates in the fall elections in New York City, Westchester, the Capital Region, and on Long Island.
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On to November: A Strong Primary Showing for NYLCV Endorsed Candidates
Primary Election Day in New York State was a resounding victory for the environment as almost all the candidates endorsed by the New York League of Conservation Voters were victorious.
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New Guidance Released for Clean Energy Tax Credits
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Treasury Department and IRS released proposed guidance on elective pay and transferability. Elective pay and transferability are the two credit delivery mechanisms provided by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to expand the reach of clean energy tax credits. Following the 60-day public comment period, Treasury and the IRS will issue their finalized guidance.
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