New York's recent budget revisions reflect a shift toward balancing energy affordability with environmental goals, according to Robert Duffy and Ruben Diaz Jr., co-chairs of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future. The adjustments to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act prioritize cost considerations alongside emission reduction targets, based on input from residents and

New York’s energy policies have created a crisis, forcing Governor Kathy Hochul to recently advise residents to raise their thermostats to 78 degrees during the summer heat wave. This recommendation highlights a systemic issue: years of decisions that have increased electricity demand while simultaneously hindering necessary infrastructure upgrades. The New York Independent System Operator has

New York's electric grid faces increasing challenges in meeting energy demand, according to the New York Independent System Operator. In April, the NYISO reported summer reliability margins at a historic low of 417 megawatts despite recent increases in power generation capacity. A severe heat wave in July further highlighted vulnerabilities when operating reserves fell below

New York's electric grid faces critical reliability challenges, according to a recent warning from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). Current summer reliability margins are at an unprecedented low of just 417 megawatts, despite new power generation additions. During July’s heat wave, operating reserves fell below the NYISO’s required threshold of 2,620 megawatts, leading

New York’s electric grid faces historically narrow reliability margins due to increasing power demand, prompting concerns over potential system failures. In July, a heatwave resulted in power shutoffs affecting nearly 10,000 Queens customers as a preventative measure against broader instability. The New York Independent System Operator, the entity managing the state's electrical grid, previously warned

New York State can achieve lower energy costs while simultaneously creating well-paying union jobs, a goal that should be actively pursued. For too long, policymakers have treated affordable energy and employment as opposing priorities, overlooking the potential for a robust economy achieved through a practical and comprehensive approach. Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent adjustments to New

Jon HurdleFallen maple-syrup producing trees on the Holleran property after cutting. The trees were recently cut to make […]

The governor recently approved a Trump-backed pipeline, citing reliability and affordability concerns. But she’s also backed offshore wind to meet growing energy needs.

The Constitution pipeline was supposed to be dead. But in December 2025, they pipeline owners asked FERC to revive their previous permit and let them build this fracked gas monstrosity that nobody wan...