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Urge New York Assembly to pass the NY HEAT Act

What's At Stake

We need your help to ensure the New York State Assembly does not hold up critical energy affordability and climate legislation and passes the NY HEAT Act this legislative session!  As the federal government eviscerates the laws that protect our health and environment, New York’s nation-leading climate law sets in place critical mandates to phase out  fossil fuel use and into a zero-emission future. The Trump administration may be trying to take the country back to an era with smog choking our cities and dirty air and water, but Earthjustice is fighting back and forging ahead by challenging their actions in the courts and supporting clean energy policies in states like New York to forge our clean energy future. One crucial policy is the NY HEAT Act, and we need your help to push this critical legislation forward.  

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The Home Energy Affordable Transition Act, also known as the NY HEAT Act, will reduce the expnsion of New York’s outdated fracked gas system and save New Yorkers an average of $136 every month in their utility bills.  

On top of those crucial savings, the NY HEAT Act will also free New Yorkers from the “gas mandate” which is an archaic state law that locks utilities into the gas system for heat.  Because of the gas mandate, one home that wants to stay on the gas system can be the deciding factor for an entire neighborhood that would otherwise have the opportunity to receive cheaper, cleaner heating alternatives from their utility. This legislation is a crucial step forward in addressing the energy affordability crisis and electrifying our buildings.Every measure of the NY HEAT Act would save New Yorkers money on their energy bills, protect public health, and create good, clean energy jobs. The legislation would ensure there’s a plan to cap utility bills for low to moderate income households, eliminate needless fossil fuel subsidies, and bring the statewide gas distribution system into alignment with our landmark climate law. If this bill passes, New Yorkers that need it the most stand to save $136 per month! 

The NY HEAT ACT is essential to help New York address the energy affordability crisis and meet our climate mandates set forth by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). We’ll need every voice to speak up for our right to clean air and lower bills!  Send a letter today. 

Over 100 New Yorkers joined environmental organizations on Earth Day at the steps of City Hall to rally for the NY HEAT Act, a major climate and affordability bill that would cut emissions and saving low and moderate income New Yorkers an average of $136 per month. (Erik McGregor / LightRocket via Getty Images)
Over 100 New Yorkers joined environmental organizations on Earth Day at the steps of City Hall to rally for the NY HEAT Act, a major climate and affordability bill that would cut emissions and saving low and moderate income New Yorkers an average of $136 per month. (Erik McGregor / LightRocket via Getty Images)

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