Author: AGREE
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Regulators Approve ANOTHER Rate Hike for National Fuel As Company Attempts to Block Bill To Lower Energy Costs
Governor Hochul promises to prioritize affordability — but turns blind eye to utility companies price-gouging NYers and charging more for the same heat NY HEAT Act would limit continued rate increases pushed by National Fuel and other utilities across NYS — which is why they’re spending so much to block the bill BUFFALO, NY —…
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Syracuse Members Urge Hochul to Stop Greedy Utilities Making Energy Unaffordable and Put NY HEAT Act in Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Charlie Heller, charlie@agreeny.org, 609-933-6774 With Trump admin looming, Gov. Hochul’s leadership to lower energy costs and fight fracked gas companies raising prices is more important than ever Group urged the Governor and Assembly to pass the NY HEAT Act, save families who need it most $136/month on average, curb rate hikes, and…
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Heating Assistance Programs Aren’t Enough
As Heating Bills Rise, Gov Hochul Must Support NY HEAT Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marissa Solomon, 734-330-0807, marissa@pythiapublic.com Nov 12, 2024; ALBANY, NY — This afternoon, Governor Hochul announced the federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and the state’s energy efficiency programs, stating that “New Yorkers should not have to choose between heating their…
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After Scolding by Regulator, National Fuel Renews Campaign Against Gas Transition
State investigators accused the gas utility of “sloppiness” in managing customer funds, but took a light touch in enforcement. ‘“National Fuel has been one of the most, if not the most, outspoken publicly, in opposition to the state’s plans,” said Jessica Azulay, Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy, a climate group that has…
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AGREE Statement on National Grid Rate Case
APRIL 10th – In response to the deal announced between National Grid, New York State energy regulators, New York City and others to raise energy bills for downstate National Grid customers, Jessica Azulay, Director of Alliance for a Green Economy, said: The new National Grid rate hike proposal demonstrates why it is so important for…
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Governor Hochul Includes Key NY HEAT Act Pillars in State of the State
Proposals would enable Cleaner Energy and Lower Utility Bills if passed In response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State today and the release of her 2024 priorities, which include key provisions of the NY HEAT Act, Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) issued the following statement, which can be attributed Jessica Azulay, Executive Director:…
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“Outrageous” 62% Increase Proposed for NYSEG Electric Customers
Governor Hochul’s Department of Public Service Co-signs Proposed Hikes Released Today NYSEG and the Department of Public Service have agreed to a compounded rate hike of 62% for NYSEG electric customers over the next three years. The deal also includes increases of 19% for NYSEG Gas, 37% for RG&E electric and 34% for RG&E gas…
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Nuclear in New York
New York State is home to a number of nuclear power plants and waste sites. See this resource to learn more about their locations, costs, and safety issues as well as an overview of nuclear policy in the state. Topics in this section include:
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Politics and Misinformation
The nuclear lobby, backed by millions of corporate dollars, has worked tirelessly to cover up the environmental and health impacts of nuclear energy and to frame it as a climate solution instead. The high costs of generating nuclear power give the industry even more reason to spread misinformation about the cost, reliability, and feasibility of…