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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has a relatively new “stretch” energy code called the NYStretch Energy Code 2020, or NYStretch. Its goal is to promote higher energy efficiency standards during construction of both new and renovated buildings.
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NYLCV co-hosted a forum about the health impacts of wind turbines at the University at Buffalo. As New York State expands its investment and use of renewable energy, like wind power, it is important to address any potential impacts.
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In his 2020 State of the City address, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio emphasized climate change as a top priority for his administration.
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NYLCV President Julie Tighe delivered testimony in support of a low carbon fuel standard on behalf of the Clean Fuels NY Coalition.
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New York can require fuel suppliers to reduce their emissions through an innovative program known as a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS).
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Late last month, Congress passed a $1.4 trillion spending package that unfortunately did not include common-sense legislation that would have moved the U.S. forward on climate action. While tax credits for land-based wind development were approved for another year, extensions for off-shore wind, solar, electric vehicles, and energy storage incentives were excluded.
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NYLCV's priorities include lowering transportation sector emissions, advancing renewable energy projects, fixing the recycling market, and reducing lead in school drinking water.
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Rep. Donald McEachin (VA-4) recently introduced the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR5221) to set a national goal of achieving net-zero pollution economy-wide by 2050. New York Congressmember Paul Tonko (NY-20) is one of the lead sponsors of this effort. The legislation builds on New York’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act by making carbon-neutrality by 2050 a national goal and would enhance pollution-reduction efforts by other governments.
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