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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.
