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The utility has asked state regulators to rewrite an agreement forged in 2019 after Gov. Cuomo threatened to yank its license over a moratorium over natural gas hookups.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Aug 2020

Climate and Environment

New York’s Hydropower Plan Stirs Concerns Over Impact on Waterways

But NYC needs power to replace Indian Point’s nuclear energy without resorting to new fossil-fuel usage.

ByDanielle Cruz 12Comments

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Apr 2020

Opinion

Opinion: Closing Indian Point Puts Phantom Risks Ahead of Real Perils

‘Shutting down Indian Point without building equivalent reliable renewable power is a catastrophic case of putting the cart before the horse, ensuring carbon lock-down for decades to come.’

ByPramilla Malick

ByJim Hansen 2Comments

30

Apr 2020

Opinion

Opinion: Now More Than Ever, Indian Point Must Close

‘The terrible COVID-19 epidemic shows that unlikely catastrophic events occur if we wait long enough and do not take proactive measures to reduce the risks of such events.’

ByRichard Webster 4Comments

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May 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Cuomo Shouldn’t Let a Monopoly Decide the Fate of the Williams Pipeline

‘Given the potential impact, the burden of proof should be on the private utilities claiming that the pipeline is needed, not on public non-profits and independent researchers, who have already…

ByRobert Wood

ByAaron Eisenberg 5Comments

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Feb 2019

Opinion

CityViews: Cuomo’s Clean Energy Agenda is Ambitious. But it’s Not Ambitious Enough.

‘The governor has proposed speeding up to 2040 his target for going to 100 percent clean electricity. We believe we can go faster. ‘

ByMark Dunlea 0Comments

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Jan 2018

Climate and Environment

State’s Mixed Energy Message an Issue in Fight Over Upstate Pipeline

Advocates are hoping the presence of an eagle’s nest will provide a last-ditch way to stop an Orange County natural-gas pipeline. But what’s really at stake is NY’s ability to…

ByNoah Goldberg 2Comments

30

Aug 2016

Opinion

CityViews: NYC Residents Zero In on Failing Energy Grid

NYC’s outdated, blackout-prone electrical grid is a dangerous liability in the era of climate change. Luckily there are community-led energy solutions worth shining a light on.

ByKathleen Culliton 0Comments

15

Mar 2016

Opinion

No Backspace: Yes, New York Can Shut Down Indian Point!

The state’s senior senator believes the nuclear plant should never have been built but says it can’t be shut down now because of a lack of replacement power. In fact,…

ByMark Dunlea 6Comments

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Feb 2016

Uncategorized

CityViews:
City and State Must do More to Embrace Wind Power

Wind power can help us set records for increasing amounts of pollution-free energy, instead of for high temperatures. To get there, the author writes, we need our leaders to act.

ByHeather Leibowitz 0Comments

National Grid Wants to Divert Clean Energy Funds as Advocates Ditch Settlement Talks

New York’s Hydropower Plan Stirs Concerns Over Impact on Waterways

Opinion: Closing Indian Point Puts Phantom Risks Ahead of Real Perils

Opinion: Now More Than Ever, Indian Point Must Close

Opinion: Cuomo Shouldn’t Let a Monopoly Decide the Fate of the Williams Pipeline

CityViews: Cuomo’s Clean Energy Agenda is Ambitious. But it’s Not Ambitious Enough.

State’s Mixed Energy Message an Issue in Fight Over Upstate Pipeline

CityViews: NYC Residents Zero In on Failing Energy Grid

No Backspace: Yes, New York Can Shut Down Indian Point!

CityViews:
City and State Must do More to Embrace Wind Power

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