Fwd: New York Steps up to the Plate as the Federal Government Fails to Act on Climate Change

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From: "Reforming the Energy Vision (REV)" <rev4ny@nyserda.ny.gov>
Date: Jun 29, 2017 2:35 PM
Subject: New York Steps up to the Plate as the Federal Government Fails to Act on Climate Change
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To view this email as a web page, click here. On June 1, 2017, the Federal government pulled out of the United Nations' Paris Climate Agreement, a global commitment aimed at directly addressing climate change. While the Federal government steps away from its responsibility and commitment to protect our nation from the effects of climate change, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is confirming New York as a leader in protecting the environment for future generations while supporting the 21st century economy. More than ever, the bold actions New York is taking in the fight against climate change are being watched around the world. Forming United States Climate Alliance Founded by New York State, California, and Washington State, the U.S. Climate Alliance now includes 13 members: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia. Together they have committed to achieving the U.S. goal of reducing emissions 26-28% from 2005 levels and meeting or exceeding the targets of the federal Clean Power Plan. Seeking Record-breaking Amount of Clean Energy Also this month, Governor Cuomo announced the largest solicitation for renewable energy by any state in U.S. history. New York's requests for proposals (RFPs) will provide an anticipated investment of up to $1.5 billion in clean energy. The RFPs are being administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Together NYSERDA and NYPA expect to procure enough renewable energy to generate 2.5 million megawatt-hours of electricity annually. That's enough to power approximately 350,000 homes a year with clean, locally produced energy from wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable sources. Supporting Clean Energy Jobs in New York State To support our climate goals, New York is investing in a workforce to build its clean energy infrastructure. In partnership with the Worker Institute at Cornell University and Climate Jobs NY, the State is helping create 40,000 new, good-paying clean energy jobs by 2020. Recent REV Headlines Complete coverage of Governor Cuomo's climate jobs announcement and New York's historic solicitations Former NYSERDA President and CEO, John B. Rhodes was confirmed as the new chair of the New York Public Service Commission Alicia Barton was appointed President and CEO of NYSERDA NYSERDA launched a $15 million initiative to spur a ground source heat pump market in the State and help combat climate change NYPA announced the first K-Solar school to turn on solar power Rochester recognized as a model city for actions taken to reduce harmful greenhouse gases and build climate resiliency Corporate Knights highlighted REV is Investing in the Future Huffington Post commended the State for supporting carbon-free nuclear energy Inside Climate News recognized the steps New York is taking towards the grid of the future www.ny.gov/rev4ny #REV4NY   CONNECT WITH US rev4ny@nyserda.ny.gov  |  1-866-NYSERDA To stop receiving email messages from NYSERDA related to this topic, you may unsubscribe.

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