Clean Energy News

We released a report with the Citizens Budget Commission identifying existing fiscal policies at odds with the goals of the landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

Prior to the global pandemic, global air travel was projected to grow tremendously. As air travel slowly begins to pick up where it left off, we review how the airline industry is prepared to reduce its carbon emissions.

The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) has established New York’s ambitious and comprehensive climate and clean energy law. One of the main goals of the Act is to move the state toward achieving the 2040 Zero Emission Target.

Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign released his Build Back Better climate action plan which aims to fight climate change while supporting, growing, and greening the economy. New Yorkers will benefit from federal support and investment into climate resilient infrastructure, jobs, and environmental justice.

June 4, 2020 Dear New York Congressional Delegation: Thank you for swiftly passing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security

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.