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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has been awarded $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging. The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve access to charging infrastructure and clean transportation in small- to medium-sized cities, state parks and other tourist destinations, such as hotels and other areas, to continue expanding the availability of charging across New York State.
Expedited Renewable Energy Solicitations Launched As Part of Governor Hochul’s 10-Point Action Plan
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the launch of expedited renewable energy solicitations as part of New York’s 10-Point Action Plan to bolster the State’s growing large-scale renewable industry. Final proposals for both offshore wind and land-based renewable projects are due in January 2024.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the first step for expedited offshore wind and land-based renewable energy solicitations as part of New York’s 10-Point Action Plan to expand its thriving large-scale renewable industry. To further bolster the growing offshore wind industry, the Governor also announced $2.3 million in awards from the State’s Offshore Wind Training Institute…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the largest state investment in renewable energy in United States history, demonstrating New York’s leadership in advancing the clean energy transition. The conditional awards include three offshore wind and 22 land-based renewable energy projects totaling 6.4 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power 2.6 million New York homes and deliver approximately 12 percent of New York’s electricity needs once completed.
Con Edison Breaks Ground On Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub
A key piece to the region’s clean energy future is rising in Brooklyn’s Vinegar Hill neighborhood on the banks of the East River.
Con Edison is building the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub, a transmission substation that will strengthen New York’s power grid, help meet the region’s growing demand for electricity, and serve as a gateway for offshore wind power.
ALBANY, May 31, 2023 — Today, Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Didi Barrett held a rally in the Capitol building to advocate for legislation to increase New York’s offshore wind goals. S. 6327/A. 7407 would increase the State’s current goal of 9 gigawatts (GW) of offshore energy by 2035 to 9.9 GW and establish three new ambitious targets: 15.8 GW by 2040, 18 GW by 2045, and 20 GW by 2050.
ALBANY, Apr. 18, 2023 — During Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced eight new large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects have been completed in the last six months to deliver clean energy to New York's power grid.
Agreements Announced on Two Municipally Owned Sites for Renewable Energy Development
ALBANY, Mar. 13, 2023 — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced agreements on two municipally-owned sites for potential renewable energy development.
Governor Hochul Announces Approval of Siting Permits for Three Major Solar Facilities
ALBANY, Jan. 9, 2023 — Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Office of Renewable Energy issued three siting permits that will deliver enough clean energy to power over 69,000 New York homes for at least 20 years.
Climate Action Council Report Highlights Need for More Offshore Wind
ALBANY, Dec. 20, 2022 — A coalition of environmental, labor, and business organizations hailed yesterday’s historic approval of the New York Climate Action Plan, which charts the path for New York state to achieve its nation-leading mandate for a carbon-free grid by 2040.
ALBANY, Oct. 27, 2022 – Today, the New York State Labors Organizing Fund, the League of Women Voters, American Lung Association, and others joined Environmental Advocates NY, The Nature Conservancy, and other environmental groups to demonstrate support for the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act (Proposition 1) and urge New York voters to vote ‘yes’ on November 8th.
ALBANY, Oct. 20, 2022 — Governor Kathy Hochul and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the successful land transfer between New York State and Suffolk County to bring a National Offshore Wind Training Center to New York.
Governor Hochul Announces the Office of Renewable Energy Siting Has Approved Two Major Solar Energy Facilities
ALBANY, Sept. 22, 2022 — Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Office of Renewable Energy issued siting permits to Boralex's Greens Corners Solar, LLC and Community Energy's Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC to develop, design, construct, operate, maintain, and decommission two major solar energy facilities. These projects will bring a combined 320 megawatts of clean energy to New York homes and businesses and bring over $54 million to local economies.
Governor Hochul Announces Four Gigawatts of Distributed Solar Installed in New York and Largest Single-Rooftop Solar Array in Manhattan
ALBANY, Sept. 21, 2022 — As part of Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced four gigawatts of distributed solar—community, residential, small commercial and industrial projects—have been installed across the state, enough to power more than 710,000 homes, underscoring New York's leadership in growing one of the strongest solar markets in the nation.
Governor Hochul Announces New Competitive Solicitation Calling for 2,000 Megawatts or More of New Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects
ALBANY, Sept. 21, 2022 — Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of New York's sixth competitive solicitation calling for 2,000 megawatts or more of new large-scale renewable energy projects.