Statement in Response to Governor Hochul's Proposed CLCPA Amendments
"We support the Governor’s proposals to adjust the CLCPA’s emission reduction and accounting provisions. These are reasonable and necessary corrections that will avoid onerous and costly mandates based on impractical emission-reduction targets. Extending the CLCPA’s regulatory timeline and adopting conventional greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting standards are sensible steps toward ensuring the law is workable and affordable for households and businesses alike. A measured, evidence-based approach to addressing GHG reductions allows the state to protect affordability and reliability while continuing to make meaningful climate progress. Importantly, these necessary amendments do not affect the state’s investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy storage. Since New York will remain a national leader in responding to climate change and one of the most energy- and carbon-efficient states, we strongly urge the Senate and Assembly to support these reforms as part of a final FY 2027 state budget."