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When New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (the Climate Act) was signed into law in 2019, it established a mandate for the most aggressive greenhouse gas reductions of any major economy. It also called for the formation of a Climate Action Council (CAC) to create a scoping plan outlining specific actions the State must take to comply with the law.
The Draft Scoping Plan was released on December 30, 2021, and its recommendations, if approved and implemented, promise a complete overhaul of the state’s energy economy – with major impacts on transportation, buildings, electricity, industry, agriculture and more – including a near-total ban on the use of natural gas by residents and businesses.
January 1, 2022 marked the beginning of a critical 120-day public comment period, during which New York State residents and business owners are urged to learn about the Scoping Plan and provide direct feedback to New York State about the proposed changes.
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New York State residents and business owners have a limited opportunity to voice their opinions about these proposed changes. Public comments are being accepted only until June 10, so now is the time to learn about the Draft Scoping Plan and provide your feedback.
You can do so by submitting a public comment online, or by attending one of the upcoming public hearings listed below.
Date | Time | Location | Venue |
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 3:30 PM | Buffalo | Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Mason O. Damon Auditorium 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 |
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 10:00 AM | VIRTUAL | Event link: Click Here
Event number: 2599 706 6384 Event password: climate Call in number: +1-415-655-0003 Call in access code: 2599 706 6384 |
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | 4:00 PM | VIRTUAL | Event link: Click Here
Event number: 2595 530 3236 Event password: climate Call in number: +1-415-655-0003 Call in access code: 2595 530 3236 |
Date |
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 |
Time |
3:30 PM |
Location |
Buffalo |
Venue |
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Mason O. Damon Auditorium 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 |
Date |
Saturday, May 7, 2022 |
Time |
10:00 AM |
Location |
VIRTUAL |
Venue |
Event link: Click Here
Event number: 2599 706 6384 Event password: climate Call in number: +1-415-655-0003 Call in access code: 2599 706 6384 |
Date |
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 |
Time |
4:00 PM |
Location |
VIRTUAL |
Venue |
Event link: Click Here
Event number: 2595 530 3236 Event password: climate Call in number: +1-415-655-0003 Call in access code: 2595 530 3236 |
In-person hearings will also be live-streamed to allow for remote viewing of the proceedings. If in-person hearings cannot be held due to changing COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, hearings will shift to virtual at the same date and time. Preregistration is encouraged but not required for the in-person hearings. Priority in seating and speaking will be given to those who pre-register. Individuals can preregister here.
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