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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

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…

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

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