When New York state passed a landmark climate law in 2019, it instantly became a national leader in committing to a clean energy future.
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act demonstrated the state’s commitment to healthier communities, greener jobs and a stronger economy. It offered a model for how governments across the country could transition to clean energy in a smart way that maximizes benefits, particularly for communities historically overburdened with pollution and underserved by clean energy.
Thanks to the state climate law, New York is on track to meet 70% of its electricity needs with renewable resources by 2030 and 100% with zero-carbon electricity by 2040. However, up
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