Environment

Governor Hochul announced that contracts have been executed for 26 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that will provide more than 2.5 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 670,000 homes throughout New York State.

Governor Hochul signed new legislation as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget to make major investments in New York’s environmental sustainability, agricultural industry, and state park system, including a historic $1 billion toward a cleaner and more sustainable New York.

Governor Hochul shared a breakdown of how the Trump administration’s cuts to the AmeriCorps programs will end several critical services that New Yorkers rely on, including disaster preparedness resources, educational support for students, and environmental stewardship efforts.

La gobernadora Hochul celebró el Día del Árbol 2025 anunciando la concesión de $15 millones en subvenciones a través del nuevo programa de Reforestación Comunitaria (CoRe) del Estado de Nueva York.

Governor Hochul celebrated Arbor Day 2025 by announcing $15 million in grant awards through New York State’s new Community Reforestation (CoRe) program.

Governor Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Adaptation and Resilience Plan to establish a statewide framework to align ongoing State climate adaptation planning and implementation efforts throughout New York communities.

Governor Hochul announced that New York has dedicated nearly $125 million to on-farm projects that conserve natural resources, combat climate change, and protect soil and water quality since 2020.

Governor Hochul announced that SUNY Oneonta is the first to purchase Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates to supply clean energy to four residence halls.

Governor Hochul announced $60 million in Environmental Bond Act funding for the next round of Green Resiliency Grants.

Governor Hochul announced $4.85 million in grants to municipalities to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the state.