New York Bets On Renewables To Replace Indian Point Nuclear Plant
New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans this week to close the Indian Point nuclear power plant, which supplies electricity to New York City and surrounding areas.
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What Brought Local Power To New York?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo adopts Local Power CCA in his search for ways to bring his state’s electrical system into the 21st century.
Governor Signs 3 Bills into Law to Spur More Solar PV Installations in New York
Part and parcel of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s NY-Sun initiative, which aims to spur job and economic growth by fostering installation of more solar PV systems, the new laws include statewide solar power tax credits, sales tax exemptions, and property tax abatements. […]
New York Says No To 2 (Un)Natural Gas Thermal Generating Plants
The state of New York has denied two requests to repower existing gas generating plants.
Brooklyn To Deploy Old Navy Yard For New Offshore Wind Ventures
A massive treasure chest of offshore wind energy lies between New York and New Jersey, and it is finally available for the taking.
US Offshore Wind Is Off To The Races (At Last!)
By the end of 2021, the Biden administration will likely have approved two projects and be in the process of reviewing up to a dozen more on the eastern seaboard, stretching from North Carolina to Massachusetts.
New York Proposal Calls For 4 GW Of New Renewable Energy
The State of New York has issued the largest renewable energy tender in the history of the United States — 4 GW of offshore and land-based electricity.
New York Approves Largest Wind Farm Ever, But Not Everyone Is Happy About It
The world needs more renewable energy. But where it gets built must not place added burdens on underserved communities.
And So It Begins: World’s 11th-Biggest Economy Pitches Renewable Energy For COVID-19 Recovery
The COVID-19 outbreak has provided one last opportunity for fossil fuel stakeholders to beat back the renewable energy revolution. One especially interesting example is the notorious Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline. The once-dormant project suddenly sprang into action last week, while protesters have been sidelined by the virus. That may be so, but the window for fossil fuels is already narrowing and it’s about to slam shut. Key US states are already taking action to accelerate their renewable energy plans, virus or no virus.
Last Coal-Fired Generating Plants Closing In UK & New York
Three large coal generating stations — 2 in the UK and 1 in the US — are closing soon as coal power continues to shrink around the world.
