We passed a law to repeal the 100-foot rule. Now regulators will decide how to implement it. Can we reduce pollution and lower energy bills at the same time? Learn what's at stake and how it could shape NY for years to come. 📅 July 16th, Noon | Virtual | bit.ly/nygasplan

A federal appeals court delivered landmark ruling and a breath of fresh air for New Yorkers: states and cities have the right to reduce pollution from buildings, a major victory for clean air. Read more: www.news10.com/capitol/fede...

NY's All-Electric Building Act upheld in federal court

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York’s All-Electric Building Act, confirming state power over fossil fuel appliances in new buildings and establishing a legal prec…

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Our energy affordability crisis has a hidden driver: utilities spending billions on gas pipelines. But, as @kgeorgebagdanov.bsky.social and @panamaredhat.bsky.social tell @volts.wtf, states are increasingly implementing policies to transition us away from gas to affordable clean heat and cooling.

David Roberts@volts.wtf · 3mo ago

Today on Volts: as affluent homeowners switch to heat pumps, the fixed costs of the fossil-gas network are born by a shrinking class of consumers who can least afford it. Today I talk with folks from @buildingdecarb.org about how to phase out gas in a thoughtful, equitable way, one chunk at a time.

Bring it on! Doing the right thing? Get charged less!

Canary Media Inc.@canarymedia.com · 3mo ago

Massachusetts just closed out its first winter featuring lower electric rates for heat pump owners. Next winter could bring even lower rates — and a few neighboring states may adopt the program themselves. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/winter-rates-massachusetts-heat-pump-owners

Gas prices are too high. Utility bills are skyrocketing. Clearly we need renewable energy now. But Gov. Hochul is trying to gut the 2019 Climate Law that would get us there. Instead, she should work to fully implement the CLCPA for an affordable, renewable energy system that works for all of us.

🌤️✨ Energy from Heaven > Fossil Fuel Hell 💀🔥 Yes to clean, affordable energy! No to the hellish and greed-filled oil, gas, and coal energy system! NO CLIMATE LAW ROLLBACKS! Let’s show @governor.ny.gov that New Yorkers are watching! 👀🗽RSVP: bit.ly/3O0Kbve

A panel of experts will break down the climate law rollbacks currently being debated in the State Budget and what they could mean for energy affordability, public health, and the climate. April 16 @ Noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4dtHuwn @earthjustice.org @weact4ej.bsky.social @nyforcleanpower.org

Yesterday, 500+ NYers flooded Albany to protect the state’s Climate Law from @governor.ny.gov’s changes. Nearly 30 lawmakers joined advocates in calling Hochul out on secret negotiations & delaying getting off fossil fuels that get more expensive by the day.

Happening now in Albany! Hundreds rally to defend the Climate Law, calling on legislators to not gut the Climate Law.

@governor.ny.gov Gas is driving the energy affordability crisis. ​​If we change methane accounting, NY will be reliant on “natural” methane gas for decades longer. We'll waste billions on gas pipes that could have been spent on transitioning our economy. empirereportnewyork.com/climate-acti...

Climate Action and Affordability Can and Must Go Hand-In-Hand

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@timesunion.com Ed Board: As NY faces rising energy costs, @governor.ny.gov admin is delaying the climate law based on a memo with no supporting data. “New Yorkers deserve more than a cocktail-napkin cost analysis and the same-old-same-old political sniping.” www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

Editorial: Stop fighting over climate law and start making progress

It may take more time to hit some of the targets set by New York’s landmark climate law. But retreat from the existential threat of global warming is not an option.

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While @governor.ny.gov pushes to weaken climate mandates, NY lawmakers are doubling down on clean energy investments and affordability – including funding for consumer watchdog groups participating in utility rate hike proceedings. Read more: nysfocus.com/2026/03/10/c...

New York Lawmakers Want to Stay the Course on Climate

The Senate and Assembly are resisting Hochul’s push to relax New York’s emissions targets and are instead pressing for renewed clean energy funding.

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Senators Krueger, Parker, Harckham: "@governor.ny.gov is laying the groundwork to roll back one of NY’s best tools for lowering energy costs…joining [Trump’s] war on renewable energy that continues to drive up energy costs for everyone. www.nydailynews.com/2026/03/12/k...

Keep N.Y.’s climate law; it is working

The price of natural gas is skyrocketing, something that New Yorkers getting their home heating and electric bills after this winter’s cold snap know all too well. Unaffordable rate hikes have been hi...

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@earthjustice.org’s Rachel Spector: “The Governor is misrepresenting key points about the lawsuit. Hochul can deliver more affordable energy bills for New Yorkers at any time by reducing our reliance on expensive and unstable gas.” Read more: spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...

Hochul, Senate and Assembly go to their corners on utility costs

Hochul continues to insist that an impending judicial deadline related to the state’s botched roll out of a cap-and-invest program could send rates skyrocketing even further.

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Our climate law is under attack! What do we do? Stand up, fight back!!!! Join @renewableheatnow.bsky.social & partners as we mobilize in Albany to defend and implement our state’s landmark climate law and deliver energy affordability for more households: bit.ly/3-25-2026

Investing $1 billion into NY’s Sustainable Future Program would create 7,400 new jobs, $1.5 billion in economic activity, and $685 million in labor income. Tell @GovKathyHochul to take action now. bit.ly/energy-affordability

The 100-foot rule costs NYers $600 million in higher energy bills each year. Thanks to @governor.ny.gov’s signature today, this outdated policy will finally be repealed, helping lower energy bills. Take a look at our press release 👇 renewableheatnow.org/new-york-bec...

New York Becomes the Latest State to Eliminate 100-Foot Gas Line Rule After Years of Advocacy - Renewable Heat Now!

Ending the unfair policy will save New Yorkers nearly $600 million a year on costly gas pipelines FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTS: Ali Hameed, ali.hameed@sunstonestrategies.org, ...

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HUGE WIN: @governor.ny.gov just signed legislation that eliminates the 100-foot rule. This outdated policy let utility companies charge customers for the expansion of the fossil fuel system. With today’s signature, we are one step closer to #CleanerHeatLowerBills in NYS.

Last week, 200+ New Yorkers gathered in Albany to urge @governor.ny.gov: Repeal the 100 foot rule and lower our energy bills! #CleanerHeatLowerBills #HeatpumpsNotPipelines

ICYMI: Check out this segment on @pbsnews.org about Thermal Energy Networks (TENs). There are six incredible projects proposed for NY right now. Learn more on our October Power Hour tomorrow night at 7PM! youtu.be/sAxelA0iMw0?...

Unlikely alliance builds cleaner geothermal energy network in Massachusetts community

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As @alstirpe.bsky.social: writes EmPower+ is “a tool to protect vulnerable NYers from dangerous weather and unsafe homes, while creating new clean energy jobs in vulnerable communities.” can’t allow for this energy efficiency program to be cut. Read more: www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...

Cutting energy efficiency program will harm NY consumers, cost jobs (Guest Opinion by Al Stirpe)

State legislators appropriated up to $300 million for energy-saving upgrades. Now, Gov. Hochul wants to cut it to $50 million, writes Cicero Assembly member.

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🔋 📈 NY lawmakers approved $1 billion to fund climate action & support the clean energy sector. As energy costs rise, NYers need @governor.ny.gov to allocate $300M of that funding towards EmPower+, NY’s energy efficiency program. Read more from @alstirpe.bsky.social www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...

Cutting energy efficiency program will harm NY consumers, cost jobs (Guest Opinion by Al Stirpe)

State legislators appropriated up to $300 million for energy-saving upgrades. Now, Gov. Hochul wants to cut it to $50 million, writes Cicero Assembly member.

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In a year where so little progress is being made on energy affordability and climate @governor.ny.gov should sign the bill that's sitting on her desk. Repeal the 100' Rule! Cut costs for ratepayers. rmi.org/cutting-gas-...

Cutting These Subsidies Could Save States Millions of Dollars - RMI

States are phasing out gas line extension allowances to cut utility costs, protect ratepayers, and advance cleaner, more affordable energy.

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Across NYS, thousands have benefited from #cleanenergy upgrades like insulation and heat pumps through the EmPower+ program. But recent budget cuts slashing funding from $220 M to $80 M by 2027 could reverse this progress. Read more via @timesunion.com www.timesunion.com/state/articl...

State to slash funding for program that cuts customers’ energy bills

EmPower+, which pays contractors to install energy-efficiency upgrades to low- and moderate-income households, is set to be cut by two-thirds.

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Sign up for a virtual or in-person public hearing in August or September on the Draft State Energy Plan! The first virtual hearing is Aug 19. Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.

New York State Energy Plan Public Hearings

New York must lead the transition to a clean energy economy. We're calling on the New York State Energy Planning Board to guide our state toward a reliable energy system that protects the environmen...

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WTG Massachusetts! 👏👏👏 @governor.ny.gov has a bill sitting on her desk right now that does the same thing! She should sign it! Maybe during Climate Week? Food for thought. www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...

Massachusetts residents no longer have to subsidize new gas hookups

A new ruling says anyone who wants a new gas line will have to pay for it. Until now, utilities have spread out the costs of new hookups among all their…

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Don't miss out on this teach-in on how to take advantage of clean energy tax credits before they're gone! Tuesday at noon.

New Yorkers for Clean Power@nyforcleanpower.org · last yr.

⚡The Inflation Reduction Act created major incentives for things like EVs and heat pumps but many will expire soon. Join @rewiringamerica.bsky.social + @nyforcleanpower.org to learn what’s changing and how to take advantage of them before they go away. Aug 12 | Noon bit.ly/CleanEnergyIncentives

Remember 2023 when we passed the All-Electric Building Act? Well now that law is part of the NYS Building Code! Starting in 2026, most new homes in NY must be all-electric. Safer, cleaner and less expensive! What's not to love?! ⚡🔌🏠 www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

Code Council approves NY regs requiring all-electric buildings

The building sector is New York's largest greenhouse gas emitter.

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We’re hiring! ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more! Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...

Thank you @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social and @lizkrueger.bsky.social for working tirelessly to pass this common sense legislation! We are grateful for your leadership and tenacity! We urge @governor.ny.gov to sign S.8417/A.8888 into law without delay!

Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon@joannesimonbk52.bsky.social · last yr.

Thrilled this bill passed! Utility companies shouldn’t have a blank check to expand polluting gas pipelines & force NYers to pay for it. This isn’t everything we hoped for, but it's a step toward a healthier & more affordable NY. TY to @lizkrueger.bsky.social & the outstanding advocates.