New York's Climate Goals Risk Energy Crisis For All
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Posted 108 days ago
**Disaster Looms: New York’s Climate Goals Threaten Energy Reliability**
New York's ambitious push for net-zero emissions is rapidly unraveling, exposing a stark reality for residents who may face soaring energy costs and potential blackouts.
A series of recent reports has sounded alarms about the viability of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which aims for 70% renewable energy by 2030 and zero emissions electricity by 2040.
The New York Public Service Commission's biennial report indicates that the state is now projected to meet its renewable energy target three years late, undercutting the very foundations of the climate agenda.
Worse yet, the New York Independent System Operator has revealed that the state is retiring nearly double the power generation it adds.
This drastic imbalance raises serious concerns over the grid's reliability as New York pushes forward with its untested energy transition.
Republican State Senator George Borrello has been vocal about these issues, citing years of warnings that have fallen on deaf ears due to a one-party rule in the state legislature.
“The Democratic Party in New York is governed by its most extreme elements,” he said. “They have categorized climate change as an existential threat, justifying reckless and irresponsible policies.”
Recent audits from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli corroborate Borrello's warnings, revealing that state planning has relied on outdated data.
The projections overlook the increased energy demands arising from the electrification of heating and other climate mandates, not to mention the rising costs for ratepayers.
Local law recommendations further burden taxpayers, particularly regulations like New York City’s Local Law 97, which mandates electric heating conversions for buildings.
Those laws collectively amplify pressure on a grid beggaring under its own ambitious mandates, leading to insufficiencies that could culminate in blackouts.
Roger Caiazza, an environmental analyst, echoes grave concerns regarding the state's climate policies, cautioning that no successful, small-scale demonstration of a wind-solar-battery-based grid currently exists without negative implications for cost or reliability.
“If a blackout happens, public backlash against these policies could force a reckoning,” Caiazza explained.
Notably, over 90% of New York's energy already comes from nuclear and hydroelectric sources, which emit zero greenhouse gases.
Yet, a significant portion of New York City’s power generation still relies on fossil fuels.
Borrello points out that the state's plan unfairly burdens Upstate communities while failing to address the energy needs of urban populations.
This reckless push towards radical climate policies simply ignores the broader context of energy dynamics, specifically, global emission trajectories that show no signs of leveling off, despite stringent U.S. regulations.
As many residents in New York brace for an uncertain energy landscape, it’s becoming increasingly clear that politically motivated climate agendas could endanger not only the economy but public health as well.
With costs expected to rise and policies founded on unrealistic timelines, voters may soon find themselves questioning the wisdom of their leaders who have championed this dangerous course.
Sources:
justthenews.com
freebeacon.com
yahoo.com
New York's ambitious push for net-zero emissions is rapidly unraveling, exposing a stark reality for residents who may face soaring energy costs and potential blackouts.
A series of recent reports has sounded alarms about the viability of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which aims for 70% renewable energy by 2030 and zero emissions electricity by 2040.
The New York Public Service Commission's biennial report indicates that the state is now projected to meet its renewable energy target three years late, undercutting the very foundations of the climate agenda.
Worse yet, the New York Independent System Operator has revealed that the state is retiring nearly double the power generation it adds.
This drastic imbalance raises serious concerns over the grid's reliability as New York pushes forward with its untested energy transition.
Republican State Senator George Borrello has been vocal about these issues, citing years of warnings that have fallen on deaf ears due to a one-party rule in the state legislature.
“The Democratic Party in New York is governed by its most extreme elements,” he said. “They have categorized climate change as an existential threat, justifying reckless and irresponsible policies.”
Recent audits from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli corroborate Borrello's warnings, revealing that state planning has relied on outdated data.
The projections overlook the increased energy demands arising from the electrification of heating and other climate mandates, not to mention the rising costs for ratepayers.
Local law recommendations further burden taxpayers, particularly regulations like New York City’s Local Law 97, which mandates electric heating conversions for buildings.
Those laws collectively amplify pressure on a grid beggaring under its own ambitious mandates, leading to insufficiencies that could culminate in blackouts.
Roger Caiazza, an environmental analyst, echoes grave concerns regarding the state's climate policies, cautioning that no successful, small-scale demonstration of a wind-solar-battery-based grid currently exists without negative implications for cost or reliability.
“If a blackout happens, public backlash against these policies could force a reckoning,” Caiazza explained.
Notably, over 90% of New York's energy already comes from nuclear and hydroelectric sources, which emit zero greenhouse gases.
Yet, a significant portion of New York City’s power generation still relies on fossil fuels.
Borrello points out that the state's plan unfairly burdens Upstate communities while failing to address the energy needs of urban populations.
This reckless push towards radical climate policies simply ignores the broader context of energy dynamics, specifically, global emission trajectories that show no signs of leveling off, despite stringent U.S. regulations.
As many residents in New York brace for an uncertain energy landscape, it’s becoming increasingly clear that politically motivated climate agendas could endanger not only the economy but public health as well.
With costs expected to rise and policies founded on unrealistic timelines, voters may soon find themselves questioning the wisdom of their leaders who have championed this dangerous course.
Sources:
justthenews.com
freebeacon.com
yahoo.com
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