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STATEMENT ON INTRODUCTIONS OF S.8417 AND S.8421

June 10, 2025

Press contact: Matt Nelligan518-344-9507, [email protected] The following can be attributed to Daniel Ortega, Executive Director “They say nothing good happens in Albany after dark, and last night’s events certainlyprove that. We strongly oppose both bills introduced last night by Senator Krueger which are aimed at dismantling natural gas infrastructure, increasing costs on customers and eliminating […]

MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION, S.8421, Sen. Liz Krueger, The Customer Savings and Reliability Act

June 10, 2025

New Yorkers for Affordable Energy (NYAE), representing local labor, business, and industry leaders, supports the development of clean, reliable, and affordable energy sources for residential and business consumers. Understanding the necessity of natural gas in the State economy and daily life, New Yorkers for Affordable Energy STRONGLY OPPOSES the above-referenced bill. While New Yorkers for […]

MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO S.8417, Sen. Liz Krueger, Related to the provision of gas service to new customers

June 10, 2025

New Yorkers for Affordable Energy (NYAE), representing local labor, business, andindustry leaders, supports the development of clean, reliable, and affordable energy sources for residential and business consumers. Understanding the necessity of natural gas in the State economy and daily life, New Yorkers for Affordable Energy STRONGLY OPPOSES the above-referenced bill. While New Yorkers for Affordable […]

A Practical Approach to a Lower-Carbon-Economy that Prioritizes Jobs

May 16, 2025

For too long Albany policymakers have approached the energy sector with a mindset of subtraction rather than addition. In the past, policies favored traditional energy sources while overlooking the promise of renewables. Today, the focus has shifted entirely to renewable energy while neglectfully disregarding the consequences for the workforce, consumers and the grid. The rapid […]

Heat Act is Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

February 7, 2025

It’s a time-honored tradition in Albany for advocacy groups to come up with catchy acronyms for legislation. Such is the case with the “NY HEAT” Act, which stands for New York Home Energy Affordable Transition. Last year, when the New Yorkers for Affordable Energy coalition was critical of the bill, our concern was met with […]

STATEMENT FROM NEW YORKERS FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY 

January 10, 2024

Responding to Gov. Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address “We are pleased to see the Governor zero in on affordability as a major theme of her 2024 State of the State address. As an organization, we have long believed that making sure working families can live and thrive in our communities. should be the […]

Winter blackouts more likely as NYC climate goals force shift to electrical heat

December 22, 2023

https://gothamist.com/news/winter-blackouts-more-likely-as-nyc-climate-goals-force-shift-to-electrical-heat

As Heat Rises and Electric Bills Soar, Gov. Hochul Must Protect NYers By Passing NY HEAT Act

September 6, 2023

https://earthjustice.org/press/2023/as-heat-rises-and-electric-bills-soar-gov-hochul-must-protect-nyers-by-passing-ny-heat-act

First Annual CLCPA Report Indicates High Costs, Low Benefits

August 25, 2023

New York adopts statewide gas ban in new construction

May 4, 2023

https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/new-york-adopts-statewide-gas-ban-in-new-construction-75554474