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Our Campaigns
From humble beginnings a decade ago, AGREE has grown to be a major force in New York’s energy landscape, advocating for an equitable transition to a renewable-energy-based economy where everyone can thrive in harmony with Earth’s ecosystems. We work from the hands-on house by house level to utility rate cases and statewide policy.
Renewable Heat Now
Through our Renewable Heat Now Campaign, we work with organizations across NY to raise awareness about converting from fossil fuel heating to geothermal heat pumps, thermal energy networks, and cold climate heat pumps.
Utility Rate Cases
Utilities collect billions annually for the electricity grid, pipelines, and energy efficiency programs. Through our rate case trainings we advocate for affordable bills, improved energy efficiency, and alternatives to gas investments.
EnergySmart CNY
Our Energy Advisors are here to help you save energy, make homes more comfortable, and reduce fossil fuel use. We connect you with Federal, State, and local programs so you can be part of the climate solution.
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Lawmakers, Advocates and Alarmed New Yorkers Rally for AI Data Center Moratorium Bill
“Communities across New York have been blindsided by data center proposals and they are furious. People who are struggling to pay their energy bills should not have to compete with Bitcoin mining operations and AI servers for power from the grid. The legislature can stop this right now with a moratorium and give communities the…
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New York Coalition Urges Regulators to Modernize Electric Rates to Unlock Clean Heat Affordability
From our Executive Director, Jessica Azulay: “Renters, lower income households, and families in multifamily buildings are bearing the biggest burden of this broken rate structure, and those are exactly the people who can least afford it. Massachusetts fixed this, and households saved $250 in a single winter. New York has no excuse for dragging its…
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NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law
“If the governor’s plan goes forward, we can expect to continue to be at the mercy of fossil fuel volatility,” said Jessica Azulay, executive director for Alliance for a Green Economy. “If we change course, then we have the opportunity to really insulate New York from crises like this and to reduce our reliance on…
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News and Updates
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New Report: New York Heat Pump Customers Overpay for Electricity Delivery Rates, Here’s how Utilities can Fix the Discrepancy
Utilities overcharge heat pump customers $855 per year, on average, for electric delivery rates; Utilities must create fair rates for heat pump customers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Joyceline Kwarko, joyceline@agreeny.org, (315) 313-5050 Nydia Gutiérrez, ngutierrez@earthjustice.org, (202) 302-7531 ALBANY, NY– Today, Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) and Earthjustice released a report conducted by Switchbox, “Heat…
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Gov. Hochul Approves Massive Corporate Bailout for Old Upstate Nuclear Plants
New Yorkers are expected to pay up to $33 billion over the next 20 years to Constellation Energy via their electricity bills. Contact: Avni Pravin-Buck, Alliance for a Green Economy – avni@agreeny.org, 929-532-1715 Albany – Governor Hochul’s Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a $33 billion subsidy for the four aging upstate nuclear reactors. The Commission,…
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New York Planning to Restore Funding to State’s Popular Energy Efficiency and Electrification Program
In response to months of activism and advocacy against budget cuts to EmPower+, NYS is planning a record RGGI appropriation to program that reduces energy bills MEDIA CONTACT:Ali Hameedali.hameed@sunstonestrategies.org 201.285.9649 Albany, NY — Today, advocates celebrated the Hochul administration’s planned allocation of new Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funding to the EmPower+ program for 2025…
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