• New CHARGE Agenda and Key Investments Round Out Big Climate Week for Governor Hochul

    During Climate Week, the Governor announced major action, including her new Clean, Highly Affordable, Reliable, Grid Expansion (CHARGE) agenda, which is focused on driving down costs, holding energy companies and data centers accountable, building clean energy at scale, modernizing NY’s aging grid, and creating a clean energy economy. The highlights: $1 Billion for the Sustainable Future Fund Development of the Energy Infrastructure Development Plan New large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects $16.8 million is available through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program $5 million towards the DEC’s Environmental Justice Green Jobs for Youth Grants These investments will create good, union jobs, increase accessibility to renewable energy, and reduce energy costs for all New Yorkers. Take a minute to thank Governor Hochul for these investments and encourage her to keep the momentum going!

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  • Climate Week: Clean Energy Progress Report

    As Climate Week gets underway, New York has plenty of clean energy progress to celebrate – and plenty of work still ahead. From offshore wind and solar to energy storage, projects across the state are already generating clean power, creating jobs, strengthening the grid, and helping protect New Yorkers from volatile energy costs. Here’s where we stand – and where we need to go next.

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  • J51 Delivers Affordability and Environmental Progress. NYC Should Double Down

    On September 9, the New York City Council’s Housing Committee will hold a hearing to consider Intro 1015, a bill that would extend the J-51 tax abatement program to 2036. NYLCV highlights the necessity of this program and its extension, which will make the program available for even more housing units and help ensure New Yorkers can afford their homes and benefit from the energy upgrades they deserve.

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Thermal Energy Networks for a Clean Energy Future
By Liam McGowan Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) are an essential component of building decarbonization efforts here in New York –
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The Fight for Affordable Clean Energy
On January 9, NYLCV President Julie Tighe stood shoulder to shoulder with Governor Kathy Hochul, union leaders, and workers in Suffolk County to say what should be obvious: New York will not give up on affordable, reliable clean energy – and we will not abandon the workers building it. The rally was the culmination of a full year of fighting back against relentless federal attacks on offshore wind and a clear signal that NYLCV and our partners are in this fight for the long haul. President Trump was inaugurated one year ago, and almost immediately his administration began targeting offshore wind, one of New York’s most important tools for lowering energy costs, creating union jobs, and reducing our dependence on volatile fossil fuels. Since then, NYLCV has been on the front lines, organizing, mobilizing, and pushing back every step of the way.
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NYLCV/EF Announces 2026 State Policy Agenda
The New York League of Conservation Voters and NYLCV Education Fund are proud to release our 2026 State Policy Agenda, which outlines the League’s top priorities, including the Sustainable Future Fund and the Clean Air Initiative, advancing affordable clean energy projects, decarbonizing buildings with thermal energy networks, passing a Clean Fuel Standard, and achieving zero waste.
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Gov. Hochul’s Climate Week: Turning Plans into Action
This week, during Climate Week NYC, Governor Hochul and state agencies announced a series of actions, showing the country what strong state leadership on climate looks like. These actions included the $1 billion Sustainable Future Fund, $16 million in workforce development for the green economy, and a push to move forward on shovel-ready renewable energy projects. DEC also announced 26 newly certified "climate smart communities."
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Repeal of the 100 Foot Rule is Good For New York – Governor Hochul Should Sign It
As the 2025 Legislative Session came to a close on June 18, an act to repeal the ‘100-foot rule’ successfully passed in both houses and is now awaiting action by Governor Hochul.
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Offshore Wind Campaign Manager
The Campaign Manager will be responsible for helping Wind Works New York and NYLCV advance a clean energy future, specifically focused on furthering a successful offshore wind program in New York State. 
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Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Clean Energy Solution NY Needs
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are an increasingly important and increasingly discussed component of the renewable energy future needed to displace fossil fuels. As we make the transition to wind, solar and hydroelectric power, an important element is how to store electricity when it’s generated but is not needed at that moment.
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Agenda Breakdown: Renewable Energy and Transmission Capacity
Greening the grid – a top priority for NYLCV – means replacing greenhouse gas producing power sources, like coal combustion and natural gas, with renewable energy, like wind, solar and hydro power. But it doesn’t stop with power generation; it also means building up transmission capacity to deliver clean energy to homes and businesses across the state.
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