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Press Release June 9, 2026

Earthjustice Statement: 2026 NYS Legislative Session

Bills to rein in energy-hogging data centers, protect drinking water, and boost solar await Governor Hochul’s signature
Press Release: Victory June 5, 2026

NYS Legislature Passes Data Center Moratorium

New York is one step closer to becoming first state in the nation to hit pause on building new AI data centers
Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes: “New York State must step up and defend the right of New Yorkers to breathe clean air.” (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release June 4, 2026

ElectrifyNY Coalition: NYS Budget Raises Need for Clean Air Protections

The Clean Deliveries Act S.1180C/ A.3575C is a business-friendly, flexible program that reduces toxic air pollution and protects New York families
document June 4, 2026

Clean Deliveries Act: Fact Checking Industry Fearmongering

What is the Clean Deliveries Act? E-commerce giants are choking New York neighborhoods with truck traffic and pollution. These mega-warehouses operate 24/7, with thousands of diesel trucks pumping toxic emissions…
Press Release: Victory May 28, 2026

Appeals Court Delivers Blow to North Tonawanda Crypto Operation, Reinforces New York’s Climate Law

Today's ruling in the Digihost/Fortistar appeal makes clear that state agencies must comply with the climate law's mandates and remain accountable to impacted communities, even after the State has weakened…
document May 28, 2026

NY Supreme Court Appellate Division Fortistar Decision

The New York State Appellate Division, Third Department ruled that New York’s Public Service Commission must examine the emissions impacts of the 2022 sale of the Fortistar fracked gas plant…
Press Release May 26, 2026

Governor Hochul Becomes Nation’s Only Governor to Weaken State’s Climate Law

As New Yorkers struggle to pay their energy bills, Governor Hochul manufactured a chaotic election year crisis in order to weaken New York's best tool against skyrocketing gas and energy…
Andy Romanoff. Executive Director of Alaska Heat Smart, looks at a heat pump being installed at a home in Juneau, Alaska. (Michael Penn for Earthjustice)
Press Release May 5, 2026

New York Coalition Urges Regulators to Modernize Electric Rates to Unlock Clean Heat Affordability

Coalition flags $170M in overpayments, says rate reform could save households ~$250-600 annually and speed heat pump adoption
Heat pumps can warm and cool our spaces, heat our water, and dry clothes. (Lily Padula for Earthjustice)
Press Release April 28, 2026

New Report: New York Heat Pump Customers Overpay for Electricity Delivery Rates; Here’s How Utilities Can Fix the Discrepancy

Utilities overcharge heat pump customers $855 per year, on average, for electric delivery rates; Utilities must create fair rates for heat pump customers
New York’s warehouses are concentrated around urban areas, transit corridors and port regions but are also located in suburban and rural areas. (2025 Warehouse Boom / Environmental Defense Fund)
From the Experts March 10, 2026

Mega-Warehouses Can be Better Neighbors

In New York, mega-warehouses have clustered in communities already dealing with heavy air pollution. Smart policies can improve air quality.
Press Release March 10, 2026

NYS Budget Proposals Hold Climate Law Steady

As energy bills rise, New Yorkers need the Governor and Legislature to stay squarely focused on solutions to energy affordability
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…
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…
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