Yesterday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D), delivered Her State-of-the-State Address, and highlighted some Environmental Priorities.
The Policies Hochul laid out, have the potential for Real Impact, and can be Implemented swiftly with support from the Legislature.
The Governor voiced support for Elements of the NY HEAT Act, including Repealing the 100-ft. Rule, and the Obligation to Serve. This is a promising step, but we must still continue to Fight, for the NY HEAT Act to be included in this year’s Final Budget.
The NY HEAT Act is a Bill that aims to Reduce Utility Bills. The Bill will Cap Energy Bills at 6% for Low and Middle-Income Families, which could save them up to $75 a month.
The Legislation also aims to Phase-Out Gas-Line Extension Allowances, which would Reduce the use of Natural Gas in the State. The Bill directs the State’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to limit the Average Energy Burdens of Low-to-Moderate Income households, to 6% of their Earnings.
Another is the Governor’s “Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment” Proposal, which will help Streamline the Siting Process for Transmission Lines. It is sensible to move the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (OERS) into the Department of Public Service (DPS), to enable ORES to Utilize the Skill and Experience of DPS Staff, and ensure we have the Power Lines needed to deliver Clean Energy across the State.
Other Proposal Policies that will make Energy more Affordable:
- “Statewide Solar for All”
- “Smart Energy Savings”
- “NY Grid of the Future” Initiatives.
- Allocating Bond Act Funds for Voluntary Buyouts Programs, which are a Critical Tool for the Health of People who live in Flood-Prone Communities.
- Updating the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Maps and boosting Flood-Control Structures and other Green Infrastructure Projects.
- Establishing a Goal of planting 25 million New Trees across the State by 2033.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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