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Suffolk County and Town of Brookhaven officials signed an agreement with the developers of New York's second offshore wind farm for certain investments made to the nearby community.
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New York state officials discuss concerns over Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to address climate change, including a ban on new fossil fuel heating equipment for buildings of any size by 2035.
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New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker launched the city’s first Office of Climate and Sustainability with plans to transition the city to use renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels.
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A land transfer between the state of New York and Suffolk County will be the site of a National Offshore Wind Training Center.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Senate this weekend will “change the world” through climate initiatives, lowering prescription drug costs and increasing corporate taxes.
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The legislation sets new goals for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 60% of 1990 levels in 2030 and an additional 15% by 2050, and also for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across New York State’s economy.
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The state has a goal of shifting to 92% clean energy by 2035.
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Governor Ned Lamont launched the GreenerGov CT initiative three years ago with a focus on making state buildings and facilities more eco-friendly. Still, he said residents can do their part by buying electric vehicles and reducing air conditioner use this summer.
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Connecticut Energy and Environmental Commissioner Katie Dykes earlier this month got onboard with a two-year delay for a key component of her pet project — reforming the New England electric grid.
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Some advocates say Governor Hochul’s proposed budget fails to create enough clean energy jobs.