New York's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act

New York's
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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.

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

News & Updates

Latest Updates

• Community-based Clean Energy Hubs are now open. Learn about resources and support available to New Yorkers. (opens in new window)
• New York State is committed to creating 2 million healthier homes. See how you can benefit. (opens in new window)
• Energy-Saving LED streetlight installation begins in town of Plattsburgh (opens in new window)
• The City of Buffalo becomes a bronze certified Climate Smart Community. (opens in new window)

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.

Governance

• Kathy Hochul, Governor
• Advisory Panels
• Climate Action Council
• Statutory Working Groups

Contact

• [email protected]
  
• 625 Broadway
  Albany, New York 12233-0001
  518-402-8448
• Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (opens in new window)

Council Chairs

• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (opens in new window)
• NYSERDA (opens in new window)

Council Agencies

• Empire State Development (opens in new window)
• Long Island Power Authority (opens in new window)
• New York Power Authority (opens in new window)
• NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (opens in new window)
• NYS Department of Health (opens in new window)
• NYS Department of Labor (opens in new window)
• NYS Department of State (opens in new window)
• NYS Department of Transportation (opens in new window)
• NYS Homes and Community Renewal (opens in new window)
• NYS Public Service Commission (opens in new window)