New York is at a critical crossroads in the fight to decarbonize its energy infrastructure and ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for future generations.

The passage of New York’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was heralded as the beginning of a new era for our state’s energy landscape. With streamlined processes and targeted investment, we envisioned a path to eliminate our reliance on expensive and polluting fossil fuels—particularly in the disadvantaged communities that have borne the brunt of this burden for too long.