What Does the Inflation Reduction Act Mean for Large Scale Renewables in New York?
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which the World Economic Forum describes as “the most meaningful climate bill ever passed in the US.” ý, along with the New York League of Conservation Voters, AES, and other partners, held a cocktail party during Climate Week NYC 2022 to celebrate and discuss the IRA with other industry leaders.
Breaking Through the Barriers
As efforts to site grid-scale renewable energy projects increase, attention has shifted to state staffing levels as a possible hindrance to meeting New York’s ambitious climate goals.
Offshore Wind Developers Meet the Community
The September 15 OSW Developers Meet and Greet Networking Forum, hosted more than 80 civic leaders on Long Island to hear from offshore wind project developers on their aspirations to meet New York’s nation-leading goal of 9,000 MW of offshore wind by 2030.
Attention Whales: We are Listening!
Empire Wind and the Wildlife Conservation Society announced the extension to 2028 of their historic agreement to monitor large whales in the lease area of Empire Wind, an offshore wind project located off the southern coast of Long Island.
Battery-NY at Binghamton University Scores Federal Funding
On September 2, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Binghamton University will receive $113.7 million in funding to create Battery-NY as a cutting-edge technology development, manufacturing, and commercialization energy storage hub.