March 20, 2026 – The Nature Conservancy, the New York League of Conservation Voters, Natural Resources Defense Council, Environmental Advocates NY, the Environmental Defense Fund and WE ACT for Environmental Justice released the following statement today in response to Governor Hochul’s proposed CLCPA changes:
“The Governor’s proposal to amend the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act as reported is not acceptable. It will not maintain New York’s climate leadership, reduce energy bills, or protect the communities the law was intended to serve. We can and must do better. New Yorkers can’t afford to wait another four years for action. We urge the Legislature to keep fighting for a strong, enforceable Climate Law, including a robust near-term cap-and-invest program.”