Some Albany lawmakers are still pushing to phase out natural gas in homes and businesses across New York. Governor Hochul and other state leaders have recently shown encouraging signs – most notably the inclusion of natural gas in the Draft State Energy Plan through 2040 and a temporary pause based on litigation on the All-Electric Buildings Act – suggesting they’re taking New Yorkers’ concerns seriously.
But make no mistake: there are ongoing efforts to restrict your access to natural gas. Your voice matters now more than ever. Use the one-click email tool below to tell Albany to protect affordable, reliable energy for New Yorkers.
As a result of lagging wind and solar development, New York State will not reach key mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
But with a sensible “all-of-the-above” approach to emissions reduction, we can complement the growth of weather-dependent renewables with the consistency of natural gas and low-carbon fuels supplied through secure, existing delivery systems.
Using this strategy, we will be able to improve our energy future while prioritizing reliability and affordability throughout the diverse regions of our state. Plus, by incorporating more options, customers will have greater flexibility in their daily energy use.