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NRDC, Hochul Celebrate New York’s First Offshore Wind Project as Good News for Climate, Public Health, and Jobs

March 14, 2024 Press ReleaseNew York

Today marks the completion of the South Fork offshore wind project off of Long Island, which is New York’s first offshore wind project and the third offshore wind project in the U.S.

U.S. Department of Transportation Suspends LNG by Rail Rule

September 1, 2023 Press ReleaseNew Jersey, Pennsylvania

According to the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Transportation has suspended a rule promulgated by the Trump Administration that permits liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport by rail.

NRDC Launches Ads to Support Climate Standards

June 1, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan

These proposed EPA standards target the two largest sources of carbon emissions—and build on the historic investments passed by Congress last year that will support clean energy and cleaner vehicles.

NY Budget Fails to Include NY HEAT Act, But Includes All-Electric Buildings Act and EPF Funding

May 2, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The final New York State FY ‘24 budget has been printed and will be voted on this week. The budget will not include the NY HEAT Act, but includes the All-Electric Building Act and steady funding for the Environmental Protection…

U.S. Department of Transportation Misses Deadline to Suspend Dangerous Trump-Era LNG-by-Rail Rule

March 13, 2023 Press ReleasePennsylvania, New Jersey

Buttigieg urged to act as deadline is missed for the third time

Proposed Con Ed Settlement Advances Clean Electric System, but Hinders Transition of Gas System

February 17, 2023 Press ReleaseNew York

The New York Department of Public Service filed a Joint Proposal this week for resolving the electric and gas utility rate proceedings of Con Edison, which serves New York City and Westchester County.

NY’s New Rule Paves the Path for Clean Cars

December 28, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY – Today, New York State became the latest state to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which ensures that by 2035 every new car and truck sold in the state will be zero-emission. This will result in a reduction in harmful greenhouse…

Approval of Scoping Plan Paves Way to Bold Climate Action

December 19, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY – Today New York’s Climate Action Council voted on a final iteration of the Scoping Plan containing its recommendations for implementing the state’s landmark 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The Act tasked the Council with developing…

NY Crypto Moratorium Gets Governor’s Signature

November 22, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY – Today Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a limited, two-year moratorium on crypto mining operations in New York State. Under the new bill, the Department of Environmental Conservation will also be required to study the environmental impacts…

PA General Assembly Passes Flawed Tax Credit Bill

October 26, 2022 Press ReleasePennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA - Today the General Assembly passed HB 1059, a bill that establishes and expands several state tax credits, some of which would benefit highly speculative petrochemical facilities and the fracked gas industry without regard for Pennsylvania’s environment, community…

NYC Climate Week Panel Focused on Climate-Friendly Buildings

September 21, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York City

NEW YORK, NY – During NYC Climate Week, dozens of New Yorkers attended “Efficiency + Electrification + Affordability: The Recipe for Equitable, Climate-friendly Buildings”. The event included an expert panel that discussed how New York State can lead the way…

Pennsylvania Can Now Participate in RGGI

April 22, 2022 Press ReleasePennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA -- Pennsylvania’s CO2 Budget Trading Program regulation, which will enable the Commonwealth to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), has been published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The regulation is now formally in effect and Pennsylvania can…

Public Service Commission Approves Two Milestone Climate Initiatives

April 14, 2022 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY -- Today the New York Public Service Commission approved a program called Tier 4, which will facilitate the delivery of approximately 3,000 megawatts of clean energy to the nearly 9 million people living in the NYC-metro area. Upon…

PA Bill Strips DEP’s Authority to Cut Carbon Pollution

March 30, 2022 Press ReleasePennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA -- The Pennsylvania House passed HB637 today and it now goes to the State Senate. The bill incorrectly states that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) lacks the authority to regulate carbon pollution from the power sector…

Governor Wolf Vetoes Anti-RGGI Resolution

January 10, 2022 Press ReleasePennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf vetoed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 today, which aimed to stop Pennsylvania from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).The resolution was procedurally defective, as the General Assembly failed to adopt it within the statutory timeframe outlined in…

New York State Proposes Clean Truck Rule to Reduce Air Pollution, Improve Public Health

September 8, 2021 Press ReleaseNew York

ALBANY, NY -- New York State announced the process to adopt the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule began today. The rule--which requires truck makers to produce an increasing number of clean, zero-emission trucks--will cut dangerous, polluting fossil fuel emissions throughout…

Pennsylvania Takes Key Step Towards Major Climate Action

September 1, 2021 Press ReleasePennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA -- Pennsylvania took another key step in joining a multistate climate initiative to slash carbon emissions. The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) voted today to approve a proposed CO2 Budget Trading Program regulation that will limit carbon dioxide…

Pennsylvania Gets One Step Closer to RGGI

July 13, 2021 Press ReleasePennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA -- The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board voted today to advance the DEP’s proposed regulation to enable the state to take part in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Benefits of RGGI will include the elimination of more than…

NJ Board of Public Utilities Approves America’s Largest Off-Shore Wind Project

June 30, 2021 Press ReleaseNew York

TRENTON, NJ -- The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) held a special meeting today and approved 2,658 megawatts of new offshore wind, one of the largest such announcements in the nation. With the BPU’s approval, New Jersey now…

New York Will Phase Out Fossil Fuel-Powered Vehicles by 2035

April 27, 2021 Press ReleaseNew York

The State of New York passed legislation that will require sales of new cars and light trucks to be zero-emission by 2035. The law requires larger trucks and bus sales to do the same by 2045. This commitment aligns with…