New York
Governor
Kathy Hochul (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Key Offices & Links
42
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Northeast
Progress by Policy Area
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in New York
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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40% by 2030 | 85% by 2050 | net-zero by 2050 Relative to 1990 levels Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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Climate Action Council Scoping Plan Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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The 1990-2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in December 2023. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2023 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Climate bureaucracy consists of dedicated climate offices and staff, interagency working groups, task forces, and other bodies made up of government staff. These bodies are often responsible for writing a state's climate plan and implementing the policies and strategies identified to meet its climate targets. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
| Enacted |
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NY Climate Action Council Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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"Disadvantaged communities" are the 35% highest scoring census tracts based on 45 indicators related to environmental burdens, climate change risks, population characteristics, and health vulnerabilities, as well as all tracts containing federally designated reservations or State-recognized Nation-owned land. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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Disadvantaged Communities Map Maps & GIS Tools for Environmental Justice Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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At least 35%, with a goal of 40%, of clean energy and energy efficiency investments must benefit Disadvantaged Communities. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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NY DEC – Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Interagency Coordinating Council Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2019 | ||
| Enacted |
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Requires an analysis of cumulative impacts on disadvantaged communities before a permit is approved or renewed, through an amendment to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2022 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | ||
| Enacted |
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Office of Just Energy Transition (OJET) Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | ||
| Enacted |
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Just Transition Working Group Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2019 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition funds support initiatives and investments aimed at facilitating the equitable transition of workers and communities affected by shifts in industries or policies that transition from fossil fuels. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition |