State
Climate law
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New York should keep its 2019 climate law.
Politician
Stance
KH
Kathy Hochul
G
Keep
BB
Bruce Blakeman
G
Repeal
LJ
Letitia James
A
Not on record
SK
Saritha Komatireddy
A
Not on record
TD
Thomas DiNapoli
C
Not on record
JH
Joseph Hernandez
C
Not on record
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The issue
Whether New York should keep its 2019 law requiring deep cuts in climate pollution, or repeal it entirely.
In March 2026, Republican state lawmakers called to 'repeal the entire CLCPA,' while more than two-thirds of state Senate Democrats signed a letter saying they 'categorically oppose' changes. The May 2026 budget revised the law but kept it on the books.
Keep
The law commits New York to cleaner air and a steady shift off fossil fuels, and repealing it would scrap years of planning and investment.
Repeal
The law sets goals the state is years behind on and could raise energy bills, so it should be replaced with a cheaper, more realistic plan.
Good to know
1
The law requires 70% of the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030, and 100% clean electricity by 2040. Source ↗
2
Renewables made up 29% of New York's electricity in 2022, per a State Comptroller report. Source ↗
Words to know
CLCPA
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, the climate law New York passed in 2019.
Repeal
To cancel a law completely, so it no longer applies.
Renewable energy
Power from sources that don't run out, like sun, wind, and water.
Latest
Mid Hudson News
Blakeman criticizes state's all-electric buildings law, vows to restore natural gas if elected
2026-07-19
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New York Focus
What's Behind the Escalating Fight Over New York's Climate Law?
2026-03-10
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New York State Senate (Republican Conference press release)
Senate, Assembly Republicans Rally in Response to NYSERDA Memo, CLCPA Costs
2026
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Office of the New York State Comptroller
DiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York to Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
2024-07-17
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Utility Dive
New York must triple its renewable capacity in 8 years to meet 2030 target: state comptroller
2023-08
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New York State
Our Climate Act
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