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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)
Press Release March 4, 2026

ElectrifyNY Statement: NY Gov Hochul Stay on Course

Statewide Coalition of Electric Transportation Advocates Demands Governor Hochul Stay the Course on Climate Mandates

Un tren del metro de la línea 7 en Queens. El programa de tarifas por congestión de la ciudad de Nueva York está recaudando millones para mejoras en el transporte público y reduciendo significativamente el tráfico. (Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory March 3, 2026

Intento de la Administración Trump por Eliminar la Tarifa de Congestión es Ilegal, Determina Corte Federal

Tras su primer aniversario, el programa de Tarifa de Congestión ha limpiado el aire, mejorado la seguridad en las calles, impulsado la economía local y aportado millones para mejoras en el transporte público

A subway train on the 7 line in Queens. New York City's congestion pricing program is raising millions for public transit improvements and significantly reducing traffic. (Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory March 3, 2026

Federal Court Rules That Trump Administration’s Attempt to End Congestion Pricing Is Unlawful

After 1-year anniversary, the Congestion Pricing program has cleaned the air, made streets safer, boosted local economy, and added millions for public transportation improvements

document March 3, 2026

Federal Court: Congestion Pricing Decision

The United States District Court – Southern District of New York rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to wipe out New York City’s proven-successful Congestion Pricing program. Represented by Earthjustice, Riders Alliance and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit joining the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s as interveners.

Sunset in Lower Manhattan. (Max Lackas / Getty Images)
Article March 3, 2026

We Beat Trump on Congestion Pricing. Here’s Why It’s a Win for New York.

Business is up, pollution is down, and Earthjustice beat Trump’s attempt to end the program.

Press Release February 12, 2026

BeYONCE: The Key Way Gov. Hochul Can Protect New Yorkers From Data Centers Spiking Our Bills

(Bring Your Own New Clean Energy)

ElectrifyNY coalition press conference calling for clean air action in Red Hook Brooklyn. (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 11, 2026

ElectrifyNY Statement: NYS-Senate Passes the Clean Deliveries Act for the Third Year in a Row

As federal protections are rolled back, the NYS-Assembly must protect public health and clean air now

Press Release January 23, 2026

New York State Budget Lacks Bold Action on Energy and Climate

Governor misses opportunity to lead on cutting energy costs and protecting climate and public health

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils the path to unpausing congestion pricing in New York City at a press conference in Manhattan, New York, United States, on November 14, 2024. (Kyle Mazza / NurPhoto via AP)
Press Release January 14, 2026

New York Governor Hochul Delivers 2026 State of the State

As energy bills skyrocket, data centers must build their own renewables

ElectrifyNY Coalition at Oct 1, 2025 press conference in Red Hook Community Farms. (Michelle Stockwell/Earthjustice)
Press Release January 13, 2026

ElectrifyNY Coalition: NY Governor State of the State 2026

It is more important than ever for Governor Hochul to stand up and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers by accelerating the state’s shift to zero-emission vehicles and reducing the number of dirty trucks on our roads

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during a press announcement to unveil the path to unpausing congestion pricing in New York City on November 14, 2024. (Lev Radin / Sipa via AP)
Press Release December 19, 2025

New York Becomes the Latest State to Eliminate 100-Foot Gas Line Rule After Years of Advocacy

Ending the unfair policy will save New Yorkers nearly $600 million a year on costly gas pipelines

Press Release December 16, 2025

New York State Energy Plan Could Lead to Higher Bills and More Dirty Energy

New York leaders continue investing in expensive, dirty fossil fuels despite fact that renewables perform well and lower costs

NY Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris: "The Clean Deliveries Act I introduced with Assemblymember Mitaynes will address the proliferation of e-commerce warehouses and the impacts on the health of our communities, as well as make significant strides in our fight to combat climate change and make our communities safer and healthier." (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release December 12, 2025

Advocates Applaud News of Cleaner Air Thanks to Congestion Pricing

Clean Deliveries Act will build upon the program’s 22% reduction of toxic air pollution by tackling dirty diesel vehicles

In the News: The New York Times December 11, 2025

New York’s Environmental Agenda Stalls Under Kathy Hochul

Liz Moran, New York Policy Advocate, Northeast Office: “We’re in a moment where it’s incredibly important for New York State to lead on energy affordability and climate. Unfortunately over the past year, we’ve seen the governor run toward the opposite direction.”

Press Release November 18, 2025

Groups Challenge New York State’s Approval of the NESE Pipeline Over Significant Risks to Water Quality

The pipeline project was rejected by the state two prior times over water quality threats

document November 18, 2025

Petition for Review NYS-DEC Section 401 Fed Clean Water Act NESE

Petition filed at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for review of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s decision dated November 7, 2025 to grant the application of Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC for a water quality certification under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.

Press Release November 12, 2025

Governor Hochul Conducts the Bidding of the Oil and Gas Industry to Delay Implementation of All Electric Building Law

Despite success in U.S. District Court, Governor Hochul slow rolls her own energy affordability agenda

document November 12, 2025

NYS Stipulation re AEBL

New York State agreed in a stipulation to delay climate action and affordability by delaying All-Electric Buildings Law (AEBL) regulation.