Climate Rollback Threats Won't Stop Us!
We Keep Organizing
Climate Rollback Threats Won’t Stop Us! We Keep Organizing.
We’re keeping a bright light on the solutions for our future during this dark period of Governor Hochul’s climate law rollback. While the state budget remains unresolved, we have not lost sight of our priorities. Last weekend, we hosted a walking tour of National Grid’s Greenpoint LNG facility, attended by NYC Councilmember Julie Won, followed by a bike tour with Newtown Creek Alliance highlighting the LNG facility and its risks to the surrounding neighborhood. We also held an art build, bringing creativity and community together in our movement to stop fossil fuel expansion in New York State.
On Monday, we held an Energy Systems 101 training with a special focus on your utility bills. All attendees learned a lot. We hope you can join us at the next online training on June 15th at 7pm to find out how to fight back against high bills and protect the climate.
Sane Energy Project Speaks at Largest Solar Project on Coop Roof in NYC
Associate Director Michael Paulson represented Sane Energy at the rally to urge the mayor’s office to support solar projects on low- and middle-income cooperative buildings (HDFCs). We are very excited about the solutions emerging from our city, and we can’t wait to see more in the works!
A Bright Spot! NYPA Board Meeting: 5GW of New Renewable Projects Under Consideration
This week, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) board met and discussed building 4.8GW of new public renewable projects. Implementation of the Build Public Renewables Act, which you fought so hard to pass, is at hand. NYPA’s commitment to building public renewable projects is a bright spot in dark times for our climate goals that could move us towards lower emissions, lower bills, and energy independence. It was even acknowledged at the board meeting that there is strong public support for 15GW. That’s all thanks to you!
While the climate law rollback fight drags on in budget negotiations, we are happy to share some good news and offer ways to get involved and fight for the future New York deserves.
With fire and fight,
Kim, Elliot, Mike, JK, and Claire