energy

Food and Water Watch, NY Renews and other groups are backing a bill that would enact a moratorium on building hyperscale datacenters in New York.

Environmental groups oppose the development of data centers, due to high energy and water demands. They also oppose weakening the state's climate law.

The GOP caucus in the Onondaga County Legislature is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to put affordability first in upcoming legislation.

The rise in AI and cryptomining create the need for huge data centers using large amounts of energy & water. Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy researches impacts and possible policy & innovation.

The facility would co-locate with the Fenner Wind array. Residents can weigh in on Nov. 18

The state is taking public comments on the long-term energy plan through October 6.

The state expands energy affordability programs to cover more households.

Gov. Hochul announced a second emergency benefit through the Home Energy Assistance Program for eligible New Yorkers along with resources to cut down on utility bills.

The new bill would give ratepayers a say in rate increases, such as energy and heating, and dispute the increasing costs with utility companies.

The commission that oversees public utilities warns electricity prices could go up as much as 12% in parts of the state.