Environment

"The Environmental Protection Agency's announcement that it intends to dismantle vital environmental safeguards is a direct threat to the health of New Yorkers and communities across the country."

Governor Hochul announced that New York State has permitted 25 large-scale renewable energy projects over the last four years, representing 3.6 gigawatts of new solar and wind power in the state’s clean energy pipeline.

Governor Hochul announced $80 million in new grant funding available to communities across New York State for climate resiliency projects.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $150 million in climate resiliency grants to make New York State’s public college campuses greener.

Governor Hochul announced a $100.2 million NYS investment for the first phase of a deep energy retrofit at SUNY Old Westbury.

Governor Hochul announced the launch of a new webpage and interactive tracking tool to help document progress toward New York State’s goal to plant 25 million trees by 2033.

Governor Hochul announced that 22 farms have been awarded over $15.8 million in funding through the first round of the CAFO ENMP program.

Governor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.

Governor Hochul and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham — co-chairs of the US Climate Alliance — delivered a letter to UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell making it clear to the global community that climate action will continue in the U.S.

Governor Hochul announced plans to invest more than $1 billion to address the climate crisis and achieve a more sustainable and affordable future as part of her 2025 State of the State.