• Policy Means People: Let’s Containerize Our Waste

    Rats!  While New York City has made important progress on its zero waste goals – including the passage of the Zero Waste Act and subsequent roll out of the citywide curbside composting program, there is still a long way to go. We believe the logical next step  – the proverbial low-hanging (discarded) fruit – would be for the City Council to vote on and pass Intro 1123, which would direct the NYC Department of Sanitation to establish a program requiring all buildings with 10 or more dwelling units to place residential waste in stationary on-street containers. 

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  • 2025 NYLCV New York City Cocktail Party

    The New York League of Conservation Voters is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 New York City Cocktail Party! Join us on Tuesday, September 30th, 6pm-8pm at Malibu Farm in Lower Manhattan for an evening of drinks, light refreshments, and great conversation along the East River.

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  • Down the Drain and Into the Aquifer: Long Island’s Septic Systems Just Got a Major Upgrade

    Suffolk County just received a major boost in its fight against water pollution. Governor Hochul announced $30 million in funding to help homeowners replace outdated septic systems with advanced, cleaner technology. This move addresses decades of groundwater contamination on Long Island and builds on state efforts to ensure cleaner water long-term.

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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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Powering New York’s Future: The Truth About Offshore Wind
In this day and age of internet misinformation, efforts to thwart renewable energy projects are no exception. Unfortunately, factions opposed to offshore wind (OSW) are spreading false information. In this article we will extol the overwhelming benefits of OSW and set the record straight on all the misinformation out there.
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Inflation Adjustments for Renewable Projects
While New York has made significant strides in advancing clean energy initiatives, there is a critical issue before us, an issue that threatens to slow our progress: increasing costs due to inflation and supply chain issues that could result in dozens of renewable energy projects being canceled.
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A Clean Energy Future Depends on NY HEAT
The Home Energy Affordable Transition Act will enable gas utilities to comply with New York’s climate law while helping customers switch to affordable and reliable zero-emissions heating and cooling. The bill will ensure affordability by capping costs for low-income customers and avoiding billions in costly new infrastructure investments.
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It’s Time to Decarbonize Public Buildings and Upgrade New York
Action and legislation to decarbonize buildings in New York State is a top priority for the New York League of Conservation Voters in 2023. Our reason is simple: Buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions and co-pollutants in New York State.
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New York Must Move to Decarbonize Buildings 
There’s a good reason the New York League of Conservation Voters recently honored Logical Buildings in Westchester County. They are doing cutting-edge work to help builders, landlords and other stakeholders decarbonize buildings. 
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NYLCV Urges Governor Hochul To Support 30 x 30 Legislation
We at the New York League of Conservation Voters Congratulate Governor Hochul for being the first duly elected woman to hold the office of Governor of New York State! Governor Hochul continues to make history as the first woman Governor of New York, but also by her bold support of the environment and is a national leader in the fight against climate change.  
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