New York is the FIRST state to enact a moratorium on new large-scale data centers! @Governor.ny.gov's Executive Order ensures time to establish strong guardrails so future development supports our electric grid, our environment, and the New Yorkers who depend on both.

Wishing you a very happy Summer of Shovels! This summer is filled with ambitious solar and wind project development across New York State. 💪

Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service! 🚍 Prioritizing public transit is important not just for quality of life, but for improving our air quality and combating the climate crisis. We thank @mayor.nyc.gov and @governor.ny.gov for their historic plan to improve our city’s bus network!

☀️ BREAKING NEWS ☀️ Eight gigawatts of distributed solar has been installed across New York State, putting us ahead of schedule for reaching 10 GW by 2030! We thank @Governor.ny.gov for prioritizing solar, benefitting our environment and economy across the state.

Decarbonizing our buildings is a necessary step in our transition to a healthier and more affordable clean energy future. We applaud the federal appeals court ruling affirming New York's right to restrict the installation of fossil fuel-powered appliances in new buildings. Our full statement:

We commend @Mayor.nyc.gov, @SpeakerMenin.bsky.social, and @council.nyc.gov for delivering a budget that moves NYC toward a healthier, more sustainable, and affordable future. While this is meaningful progress, more work remains, and we look forward to advancing a bold environmental agenda together.

The 100-mile Smart Path Connect transmission project is part of the largest investment in New York’s electric grid in the past half-century. There's no clean energy transition without transmission, and we applaud @Governor.NY.gov for moving this critical project forward.

On a night where 53 of NYLCV Gives Green’s 116 endorsed candidates had primaries, 41 of those candidates won or are currently leading in their elections. Read the full release: tinyurl.com/295vuxc2

VICTORY! The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green congratulates all candidates on a hard fought primary election!

Today, President Julie Tighe accepted NYSEIA’s Solar Champion Award on behalf of NYLCV at the NYC Solar + Storage Summit. We thank NYSEIA for their partnership and this recognition of our work!

It's Election Day! 🗳️ One of the most important things we can do for our community, family, and the environment is make our voices heard at the ballot box. Get out there and vote by 9PM tonight!

Bruce Blakeman is spreading misinformation and stoking fear instead of offering real solutions. The only way we can actually lower energy costs and address New Yorkers’ energy and affordability challenges is to build out our energy infrastructure. Our full statement:

Secure. Responsible. Proven. ✅Delivers energy independence ✅Strengthens energy security ✅Successful coexistence with marine life. Offshore wind is built for a secure energy future: tinyurl.com/3zp4amey #GWD26 #OSWWorks #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #EnergySecurity

It is important we continue to correct misinformation about renewable energy projects. Town Supervisor Tim Fisher combats misconceptions about the Fort Edward solar project: buff.ly/Pyizjbu

Vote early now through Sunday, June 21st! 🗳️ Learn more and take NYLCVEF's pledge to vote at nylcvef.org/vote

Due to a prolonged budget process, many environmental priorities failed to reach the finish line. Still, lawmakers made progress on expanding access to clean energy, protecting public health and strengthening climate resilience. Our statement on the end of the legislative session:

This morning, our Deputy Director of NYC Policy Alia Soomro testified at @council.nyc.gov's Executive Budget hearing on the importance of funding for New York City's environmental and climate programs. Take a look!