NY Gov. Hochul Pauses Cap-n-Tax Plan; Angry Enviros Resign Panel

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In June 2019, the New York State legislature passed a horrific “energy” bill that was later signed into law by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo (see New York Pulls the Trigger, Commits Energy Suicide with New Law). The law, called the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (or “Climate Act”), forces a reduction in so-called greenhouse gas emissions of 40% by 2030, and at least 85% from 1990 levels by 2050. It will force the end of burning natural gas and fuel oil (and wood) to heat homes and businesses. Current Gov. Kathy Hochul is now facing the buzzsaw of reality in implementing specific actions to meet those goals. She recently "shelved" a plan to implement a "cap and invest" plan that would force the state to reduce GHGs to comply with the Climate Act.

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