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New York Gets Historic “50 by 30” Clean Energy Standard

Press ReleaseNew York
NEW YORK – The New York Public Service Commission today issued an order requiring that 50 percent of New York’s electricity come from renewable, clean energy resources like wind and solar power by 2030.

Ohio Energy Freeze Extension DOA

Press ReleaseChicago
CHICAGO, IL – A spokesperson for Ohio Governor John Kasich said legislation to extend the renewable energy freeze through 2019 was likely “unacceptable” to Kasich as it was still “kicking the can down the road,” according to reporting by Gongwer…

California Governor Signs Historic Clean Energy Legislation

Press ReleaseCalifornia
SACRAMENTO (October 7, 2015) – California Governor Jerry Brown today signed a landmark law cementing California’s climate leadership into the next decade. Senate Bill 350 (de León and Leno) sets the most aggressive combined clean energy targets in the world…

Statement on New York’s 2015 State Energy Plan

Press ReleaseNew York
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 25, 2015)—The Cuomo Administration today released New York’s 2015 State Energy Plan, after years of analysis and robust public comment.

Plug-in Equipment Energy Efficiency Bill Advances in California Legislature

Press ReleaseCalifornia
SACRAMENTO (April 28, 2015) – Legislation to help curb energy waste from the 50-plus plugged-in appliances, electronics, and miscellaneous electrical devices in the average California household, such as video equipment and kitchen appliances, as well as similar power-guzzling equipment in…

NRDC Statement on Mayor de Blasio’s First Sustainability Plan

Press ReleaseNew York
NEW YORK (April 22, 2015) – Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration today released its first-ever sustainability plan for New York City, One New York: The Plan for A Strong and Just City (OneNYC). The plan builds and expands on former…