“New York does face an affordability crisis particularly when it comes to energy bills and we agree with the Governor that something needs to be done about it, but delaying the CLCPA will have the opposite effect,” says Graham Hughes with Climate Solutions Accelerator, “accelerating our state’s transition to a clean energy economy is the best path forward for lowering our energy bills, creating energy independence and building a New York that works for all its people.”

Local advocates rallied in support of the repeal of New York’s 100-foot rule; the repeal passed the state Legislature in July but remains unsigned by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Advocates rallied in Rochester on Friday, urging state lawmakers to stay the course when it comes to New York's clean energy goals.