Category: Press Releases
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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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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).