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At a time when we need to move off of fossil fuels, increase renewable energy transmission, and encourage the development

Governor Hochul recently announced that New York State’s application to the HOMES energy rebate program from the Inflation Reduction Act

As state budget negotiations continue, two interconnected measures key to the clean energy transition are being debated: the NY HEAT Act, which would push gas utilities carefully in a new direction while helping customers switch to affordable and reliable zero-emissions heating and cooling; and the RAPID Act, which would address the need to build out transmission and improve the interconnection process.

Lead is a poisonous heavy metal that causes significant adverse health effects, particularly in children. Unfortunately, Governor Hochul’s FY25 Executive Budget proposal slashed clean water funding by 50%, from $500 million to $250 million. With new programs like getting more lead out of school drinking water are coming online, now is the time to grow and not cut the clean water funding.

The Biden-Harris administration recently announced new pollution standards for light-duty passenger cars, light trucks, and certain medium-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. These are built on already existing standards for vehicle models in 2023-2026, and are now proposing more strict emission standards for 2027-2032 models, resulting in up to $100 billion of annual net benefits, including $13 billion in annual public health benefits. 

With a total of 85 new endorsements across the state, the New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green is proud to support a bipartisan slate of candidates for the 2024 election.  "After the hottest year on record and a relentless onslaught of extreme weather – including apocalyptic oranges skies from wildfires hundreds of miles away and catastrophic flooding that paralyzed New York City and forced some state parks and the subway to close – the environment and climate change are poised to be pivotal election issues in 2024,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe. “We are thrilled to endorse this slate of candidates for elected office and we are confident they will be strong advocates for clean energy, green jobs, and a healthier future, and we urge voters to support them in their upcoming election." Last year was a big year for the environment at the ballot box. An overwhelming majority—nearly 90%—of the candidates NYLCV endorsed won in the general election, showing once again that New York State is trending in the right direction in its fight to protect the environment and address the climate crisis. NYLCV looks forward to carrying this momentum into the 2024 election and beyond.

For Julie Tighe, even the occasional bad day has its payoff: “Every day may not be a great day, but every day I know I’m working on something good.”

Mayor Adams and the City Council must come together on a budget that is bold in fighting climate change and invests in a healthy, just and equitable green future for all New Yorkers.