Energy and Power News

Mayor de Blasio recently signed Intro 1947 into law. The bill expands Local Law 97, which last year put limits on carbon emissions from buildings, to include many rent-regulated buildings which were originally excluded.

The NYS Public Service Commission recently approved the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority’s expanded Clean Energy Standard (CES)

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.

Electric vehicles (EVs) save New Yorkers money and reduce air pollution. New York State is helping put more electric cars and trucks on the road, while also supporting researchers, policy makers, property developers, municipal planners, and zoning boards in their efforts to expand EV use.

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