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STATEMENT FROM NEW YORKERS FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY 

January 10, 2024

Responding to Gov. Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address “We are pleased to see the Governor zero in on affordability as a major theme of her 2024 State of the State address. As an organization, we have long believed that making sure working families can live and thrive in our communities. should be the […]

Winter blackouts more likely as NYC climate goals force shift to electrical heat

December 22, 2023

https://gothamist.com/news/winter-blackouts-more-likely-as-nyc-climate-goals-force-shift-to-electrical-heat

As Heat Rises and Electric Bills Soar, Gov. Hochul Must Protect NYers By Passing NY HEAT Act

September 6, 2023

https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/as-heat-rises-and-electric-bills-soar-gov-hochul-must-protect-nyers-by-passing-ny-heat-act

First Annual CLCPA Report Indicates High Costs, Low Benefits

August 25, 2023

New York adopts statewide gas ban in new construction

May 4, 2023

https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/new-york-adopts-statewide-gas-ban-in-new-construction-75554474

New York to ban fossil fuels in new buildings. 23 states have forbidden such bans.

May 3, 2023

https://stateline.org/2023/05/03/new-york-to-ban-fossil-fuels-in-new-buildings-23-states-have-forbidden-such-bans/

New York on cusp of being first state in nation to ban natural gas under newbudget — and residents are furious

May 2, 2023

https://nypost.com/2023/04/28/some-new-yorkers-say-future-gas-stove-ban-in-new-buildings-is-not-so-hot-an-idea/

The First Natural Gas Ban in the U.S. Just Got Shot Down

April 19, 2023

https://gizmodo.com/the-first-natural-gas-ban-in-the-u-s-just-got-shot-dow-1850352032

We need to talk honestly about climate law costs

April 4, 2023

Daniel Ortega | April 3, 2023 True debate no longer exists in the halls of government, whether it be in Washington or Albany. Most issues today are presented as black or white, right or left. But some policy issues are more nuanced, especially when it comes to the operation of our complex energy grid. Our elected leaders need to give […]

Commentary: Gas ban would have huge consequences for businesses

March 27, 2023

Lucas Stritsman | March 24, 2023 Make no mistake about it: Gov. Kathy Hochul is absolutely coming for your gas appliances. Government officials, environmental advocates and members of the media can roll their eyes over the outcry or come up with euphemisms – like calling it a “phaseout” – but whatever you call it, once New York outlaws […]