Author: AGREE
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The True Costs of Nuclear
Nuclear energy has been marketed as a “clean” energy source given that it emits less CO2 than power plants that run on coal and natural gas, however, the harmful impacts of nuclear are often overlooked. Nuclear energy has serious impacts on our health, environment, and marginalized communities. It also comes with financial costs and is…
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Biomethane (RNG)
Biomethane, marketed as “renewable natural gas” (RNG) by the fossil fuel industry, is a form of processed biogas. Biogas is generated from decomposing animal, plant, and human waste. Framed as a renewable energy source, biomethane provides an opportunity for the gas industry to maintain its position in the energy system as opposed to investing in…
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen energy is produced through the electrolysis of water, a process that requires energy input from either renewable or non-renewable energy sources. Only green hydrogen, which makes up less than 1% of hydrogen today, uses renewable energy for this process. The use of hydrogen for heating and cooking in homes and buildings is considered a…
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Promote Energy Justice
An energy system that is “just” is one that equitably distributes benefits (jobs, clean air and water, affordable energy) and mitigates harms (pollution, resource extraction, costs) across communities. A just transition to a green economy must recognize the impacts from systemic racism and classism on a person’s ability to participate in the clean energy sector,…
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Ramp Up Renewables
In order to fully decarbonize, green our grid, and meet the renewable energy goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York State must rapidlybuild out more renewable energy generation and storage. Learn more about how solar and wind energy are generated, their role in NY state, and how they contribute to a…
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Increase Efficiency and Electrification
Electrification and efficiency go hand-in-hand. To decrease energy demand and dependence on fossil fuels, it is important to electrify buildings and vehicles, invest in more efficient heating and cooling systems such as heat pumps, retrofit and weatherize homes and buildings, and increase grid efficiency. Topics in this section include:
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NYSEG and RG&E Slammed for Billing Problems, Significant Deficiencies in Rate Hike Proposal
Advocates file motion to dismiss utilities’ request for huge gas and electric rate hikes and call on Governor Hochul to help protect consumers (ALBANY, NY) – Today, consumer and environmental advocacy organizations filed a motion with the Public Service Commission seeking dismissal of the NYSEG (22-E-0317/22-G-0318) and RG&E (22-E-0319/22-G-0320) rate case filings. The advocates assert…
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Unions and Climate Advocates Applaud the New York State Senate and Assembly for passing the pioneering Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Bill
The New York State Legislature today passed the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act (S9422, A10493). The landmark bill, passed unanimously in the state Senate and 138-5 in the Assembly, represents a victory for labor unions and climate advocates.
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Labor and Environmentalists Unify to Push for Neighborhood-Scale Building Decarbonization and Good Jobs
Labor and environmental leaders have come together to support the introduction of the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act (S9422) and are urging New York legislators to pass the bill before the legislative session ends on June 2.
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Local Elected Officials, Business Owners, and Syracuse Organizations Say We Can Address Climate Change The Transition from Fossil Fuels Is Underway
Community members, elected officials, and businesses gathered this morning in the lobby of the Whitlock building in downtown Syracuse to call on New York’s leaders to implement the state’s climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).