Last week, a coalition of New York environmental organizations urged New York’s Public Service Commission to reject a petition from a collection of business organizations to modify or suspend New York’s Renewable Energy Program established as part of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

We are pleased to share NYLCV/EF’s 2025 Annual Report, where we highlight the strides we made in the past year towards a more sustainable future.  As you read, you'll learn about how we’ve continued to fight for clean air and water, accelerate the transition to renewable energy, and ensure New York remains a national leader on climate action – from defending offshore wind from a hostile federal government, to repealing the outdated 100-foot rule, to protecting environmental safeguards and empowering New Yorkers to raise their voices.

By Liam McGowan This legislative session, NYLCV is calling for the passage of two bills that will help boost solar

What renewables offer is not just a cleaner alternative, but a different kind of economic model. One where more of the cost is known in advance, more of the investment stays local, and less of the system is exposed to sudden swings. For New York, that has real implications. The state spends billions of dollars each year bringing fossil fuels into the state, effectively exporting wealth while importing volatility. Expanding offshore wind, solar, and other renewable resources doesn’t just change the emissions profile -- it changes that equation. It keeps more energy spending in-state and makes overall costs more predictable over time. None of this is to suggest that renewables are a silver bullet, or that price spikes disappear overnight. But the more of the grid that is built on resources without fuel costs, the less the entire system is at the mercy of forces it cannot control.

The Trump administration’s latest move against offshore wind underscores a growing disconnect between political rhetoric and real-world results. On one

As state budget negotiations proceed, NYLCV has launched our Budget Tracker -- a one-stop reference on where things stand with

In 2019, New York State passed The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which was, at the time, the strongest climate law in the nation. That groundbreaking legislation set a high standard for New York’s climate goal with a goal to reach net zero emissions in New York State. However, there are indications that Governor Hochul is looking to make changes to the CLCPA that would weaken the law and make families more vulnerable to the rising cost of fossil fuels. Tying the CLCPA and clean energy to rising utility bills is a red herring, and NYLCV and other environmental advocates are taking issue with the governor’s reasoning.

By Liam McGowan Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) are an essential component of building decarbonization efforts here in New York –