New York's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act

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Through our collective actions, we’re protecting our State’s natural resources, creating economic opportunities, and ensuring a brighter future for us all.

Up to 40% of Benefits Directed to Underserved Communities

70% of the State's Electricity Will Be Generated by Renewable Energy by 2030

100% Zero-Emissions Electricity by 2040

Our Actions Have Impact

Learn how our actions power a brighter future.

Improving Our Quality of Life

Protecting Our Environment

Ensuring Equity and Inclusion

Growing Economic Opportunities

Video Series: New Yorkers are Powering the Future

Community Air Monitoring Program — Bronx

Clean Energy Communities — Rochester

Better Comfort with Heat Pumps — Seth

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We Are New York. We Power the Future.

The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

On July 18, 2019, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) was signed into law. New York State’s Climate Act is among the most ambitious climate laws in the nation and requires New York to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 and no less than 85 percent by 2050 from 1990 levels.

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