What's at stake:

Right now, as working people are struggling to afford their energy bills, and as frontline communities bear the disproportionate burden of pollution from fossil fuel infrastructure, a group of business and trade groups is trying to suspend the renewable energy goals laid out in New York’s landmark climate law, claiming that they’re concerned about reliability and cost. 

But the truth is that nothing could be more costly, in money or lives, than the fossil fuel status quo. And these entities have a vested interest in the oil and gas industry — the same industry controlled by some of the biggest, most polluting corporations in the world, and pulling in record-breaking profits while destroying our future. 

Before the state's utility regulator, the Public Service Commission, can take action to modify or suspend the clean energy goals from the CLCPA, it must hold a hearing and solicit public input. 

Please take action before March 30th to tell the PSC: Deny this fossil fuel group's petition to dismantle NY’s climate law. 

Here's the letter you'll send:

Dear Secretary Phillips,

This email is regarding Case 15-E-0302. I am writing to urge the Public Service Commission to deny the petition filed by the so-called Coalition for Safe and Reliable Energy and reject any hearing that could weaken New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. 

The CLCPA was passed to deliver cleaner air, lower energy bills, and a stronger, more reliable grid for New Yorkers. It was designed to protect frontline communities most impacted by fossil fuel pollution and the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Changing timelines or weakening commitments does not change that reality. 

This petition is backed by fossil fuel and utility interests seeking to protect their profits. No hearing is necessary. Please deny this petition.

Thank you,

[Your Name]
[Your Address]