Advocates claim that, to reach New York’s goal of a zero-emission electricity grid by 2040, there must be a push to electrify all new buildings across the state starting in 2024.
The sweeping plan includes recommendations that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, help transition to electric vehicles and buildings, secure climate justice, and advance New York’s commitment to ensuring carbon neutrality by 2050 as laid out in the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.