News

Statement from New Yorkers for Affordable Energy on the Recent Spate of Blackouts in California

September 14, 2020

The recent spate of blackouts in California should alarm every New York State resident, taxpayer, and our governing class.

Statement from New Yorkers for Affordable Energy on the Climate Action Council’s Formation of Advisory Panels and Working Groups

September 9, 2020

Last month, the Climate Action Council announced the formation of six advisory panels and two working groups to help determine a range of emission reductions within each sector to help meet the statewide emission reduction goals, as set by the CLCPA.

Letter to New York State Public Service Commission Re: Large Scale Renewable Program

August 27, 2020

On behalf of New Yorkers for Affordable Energy, a coalition of community, labor and business leaders from across the state who support efforts to take an ‘all of the above’ approach to the State’s energy policy, I write to you regarding the proceeding to implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard, and more specifically about the need to implement a full life-cycle analysis of renewable energy sources.

To plan NY’s energy future, we need reliability, accessibility and affordability

August 26, 2020

The state Public Service Commission is in the final stages of its proceedings on ‘Gas Planning Procedures’ and is due to release recommendations by the end of the month on how to regulate the natural gas planning process for New York’s gas utilities, in a manner consistent with the recently passed Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Letter to New York State Public Service Commission Re: NRDC Report

August 6, 2020

On behalf of New Yorkers for Affordable Energy, a coalition of community, labor and business leaders from across the state who support efforts to expand access to natural gas for consumers and businesses, I write to you in response to the June 29, 2020 report by Synapse Energy Economics, Inc., submitted to the New York State Public Service Commissioner.

Letter: We need natural gas as part of the reopening of economy

June 8, 2020

With nearly 40 million Americans currently unemployed and many businesses declaring bankruptcy or announcing permanent closure, it’s imperative that we establish a comprehensive plan to get people back to work.

Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

April 23, 2020

On behalf of New Yorkers for Affordable Energy, a coalition of community, labor and business leaders from across the state who support efforts to expand access to natural gas for consumers and businesses, I write to you in support of the Iroquois Gas Transmission System’s Enhancement by Compression Project.

Testimony on National Grid’s Long-Term Natural Gas Capacity Report

March 31, 2020

My group, New Yorkers for Affordable Energy is dedicated to supporting increased access to cleaner, reliable, and affordable sources of energy for residential and business consumers. We’re a coalition of organized labor, business, and community leaders.