Modeling state-level legislation on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s national fight for a greener nation, New York Democrats are introducing a “Green New Deal” of their own. Sen. James Sanders Jr., D-Queens, is sponsoring a “Green New Deal for New York,” saying the U.S. is in a “state of climate emergency.” According […]
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Activists want Congressman Tonko to commit to Green New Deal
The day after Rep. Paul Tonko co-chaired a hearing on climate change in Washington, a group of protesters gathered at his Albany office urging him to “Walk it, don’t talk it” as Congress takes up legislation to combat global warming. The environmental activists are angry that Tonko was the only […]
Hoylman-Colton bill would make NY the first to achieve 100% renewable energy
Legislators and environmental advocates say New York can be the national leader in the move to 100 percent renewable energy. Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Manhattan, and Assemblyman William Colton, D-Brooklyn, are sponsors of a bill (S.5908/A.5105) that would require New York state to rely completely on renewable energy by 2032. While […]
Assembly passes ambitious climate bill, calls on Senate to do the same
The Assembly passed a climate bill this week that supporters are touting as “the most ambitious in the nation” and supporters are now calling for the state Senate to do the same before the end of the session. The Climate Community And Protection Act (S.6617-a/A.8270-a) would require the state to […]
Geothermal incentives bill vetoed a second time
Governor cites a lack of funding source to offset tax credits For the second year in a row, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vetoed legislation that would have provided tax credits for New York residents who install residential geothermal energy systems. The bill S.6249/A.9925 would have provided New Yorkers a tax […]
State contract to expand number of EV charging stations across NY
On Oct. 17 Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new state contract for the public instillation of 300 vehicle charging stations across New York. The governor’s ChargeNY program aims to have 3,000 charging stations installed across New York by 2018 to help achieve a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas […]