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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · 5h

ICYMI: Check out this segment on @pbsnews.org about Thermal Energy Networks (TENs). There are six incredible projects proposed for NY right now. Learn more on our October Power Hour tomorrow night at 7PM!

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Unlikely alliance builds cleaner geothermal energy network in Massachusetts community

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · 22d

As @alstirpe.bsky.social: writes EmPower+ is “a tool to protect vulnerable NYers from dangerous weather and unsafe homes, while creating new clean energy jobs in vulnerable communities.” can’t allow for this energy efficiency program to be cut. Read more: www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...

Cutting energy efficiency program will harm NY consumers, cost jobs (Guest Opinion by Al Stirpe)

State legislators appropriated up to $300 million for energy-saving upgrades. Now, Gov. Hochul wants to cut it to $50 million, writes Cicero Assembly member.

www.syracuse.com

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New Yorkers for Clean Power @nyforcleanpower.org · 22d

🔋 📈 NY lawmakers approved $1 billion to fund climate action & support the clean energy sector. As energy costs rise, NYers need @governor.ny.gov to allocate $300M of that funding towards EmPower+, NY’s energy efficiency program. Read more from @alstirpe.bsky.social

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Cutting energy efficiency program will harm NY consumers, cost jobs (Guest Opinion by Al Stirpe)

State legislators appropriated up to $300 million for energy-saving upgrades. Now, Gov. Hochul wants to cut it to $50 million, writes Cicero Assembly member.

www.syracuse.com

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Sep 8

In a year where so little progress is being made on energy affordability and climate @governor.ny.gov should sign the bill that's sitting on her desk. Repeal the 100' Rule! Cut costs for ratepayers.
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Cutting These Subsidies Could Save States Millions of Dollars - RMI

States are phasing out gas line extension allowances to cut utility costs, protect ratepayers, and advance cleaner, more affordable energy.

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Aug 26

Across NYS, thousands have benefited from #cleanenergy upgrades like insulation and heat pumps through the EmPower+ program. But recent budget cuts slashing funding from $220 M to $80 M by 2027 could reverse this progress.
Read more via @timesunion.com
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State to slash funding for program that cuts customers’ energy bills

EmPower+, which pays contractors to install energy-efficiency upgrades to low- and moderate-income households, is set to be cut by two-thirds.

www.timesunion.com

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Third Act Upstate New York @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sign up for a virtual or in-person public hearing in August or September on the Draft State Energy Plan! The first virtual hearing is Aug 19.

Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.

New York State Energy Plan Public Hearings

New York must lead the transition to a clean energy economy. We're calling on the New York State Energy Planning Board to guide our state toward a reliable energy system that protects the environmen...

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Aug 15

WTG Massachusetts! 👏👏👏

@governor.ny.gov has a bill sitting on her desk right now that does the same thing! She should sign it! Maybe during Climate Week? Food for thought.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...

Massachusetts residents no longer have to subsidize new gas hookups

A new ruling says anyone who wants a new gas line will have to pay for it. Until now, utilities have spread out the costs of new hookups among all their…

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Aug 12

Don't miss out on this teach-in on how to take advantage of clean energy tax credits before they're gone! Tuesday at noon.

New Yorkers for Clean Power @nyforcleanpower.org · Aug 2

⚡The Inflation Reduction Act created major incentives for things like EVs and heat pumps but many will expire soon.

Join @rewiringamerica.bsky.social + @nyforcleanpower.org to learn what’s changing and how to take advantage of them before they go away.

Aug 12 | Noon
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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Jul 28

Remember 2023 when we passed the All-Electric Building Act? Well now that law is part of the NYS Building Code! Starting in 2026, most new homes in NY must be all-electric. Safer, cleaner and less expensive! What's not to love?! ⚡🔌🏠

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Code Council approves NY regs requiring all-electric buildings

The building sector is New York's largest greenhouse gas emitter.

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Jul 17

We’re hiring!

ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!

Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...

White and green text on blue background: We’re hiring an Economic Justice Campaign Manager!

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Jun 18

Thank you @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social and @lizkrueger.bsky.social for working tirelessly to pass this common sense legislation! We are grateful for your leadership and tenacity! We urge @governor.ny.gov
to sign S.8417/A.8888 into law without delay!

Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thrilled this bill passed! Utility companies shouldn’t have a blank check to expand polluting gas pipelines & force NYers to pay for it. This isn’t everything we hoped for, but it's a step toward a healthier & more affordable NY. TY to
@lizkrueger.bsky.social & the outstanding advocates.

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Jun 17

Last night, the NYS Assembly passed A8888, a bill that ends a costly subsidy for the expansion of fracked gas. This is a major win for our movement for #CleanerHeatLowerBills. Here's our statement:

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New York State Legislature Strikes Down Gas Industry Giveaway that Drove Up Energy Bills - Renewable Heat Now!

Advocates call on Governor Hochul to quickly sign legislation that reduces costly gas pipeline expansion, advancing a key component of the NY HEAT Act. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT...

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Jun 11

There's a new bill in town S.8421/A.8889, it's a #NYHEAT compromise that can get the Assembly to YES! We are supporting this bill and we're asking @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social to pass it without delay.
Here's our statement: renewableheatnow.org/renewable-he...

Renewable Heat Now campaign calls for Assembly to pass the ‘Customer Savings and Reliability Act,’ beginning NY’s transition toward cleaner heat, lower bills - Renewable Heat Now!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Sumer Shaikh, [email protected], 774-545-0128 Albany, NY — On Tuesday, NY HEAT Act sponsors in the Senate and Assembly introduced th...

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Jun 9

✊Communities across New York are struggling to pay their energy bills, and we’re fighting back!

We rallied in Albany to call on the NYS legislature to #PassNYHEAT this session! #CleanerHeatLowerBills

@renewableheatnow.bsky.social

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you, Climate Families! Your participation in the day made it extra special!!!

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All Our Energy @allourenergy.bsky.social · Jun 6

We were in Albany today with our allies, a couple hundred friends, and dozens of legislators fighting for cleaner heat and lower bills! #nyheat addresses the fossil gas mandate to protect New Yorkers from higher bills and to protect the climate. @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social
@saneenergy.bsky.social

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Jun 6

Yesterday we were back in Albany rallying for the #NYHEAT Act! It was a powerful day filled with color and singing and positivity. The time for cleaner heat and lower bills is now! Here's our press release.

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New Yorkers Across State Urge Assembly to Get to Yes on the NY HEAT Act - Renewable Heat Now!

For more information contact: Noah Richter, [email protected], (917) 586 - 3469 Advocates gathered at Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass critical legislation to address energy affordability crisis ...

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Ethan Gormley @egormley.bsky.social · Jun 5

Great day in Albs with @citizenactionny.bsky.social members joining @renewableheatnow.bsky.social to voice our strong support for NY HEAT

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Climate Families NYC @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social · Jun 5

So proud of the intrepid parents & kiddos who trekked to Albany to demand #NYHEAT with @renewableheatnow.bsky.social! It’s time for our leaders to stop 🐌🐌 around & get it done. While fossil fueled wildfires send smoke into our kids lungs, we’re fighting for them, and for all kids. Join us!

A crowd on the stairs holding signs and banners for NY HEAT

A little girl holds a sign that says “choose me, not polluters”

A group of parents and kids stand in Empire State plaza jn Albany with signs and a rainbow snail for NYHEAT

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · May 21

The #NYHEAT Act = energy affordability, cleaner air & an end to the gas mandate forcing us to pay for new pipelines through our utility bills.

➡️ On June 5, join us in Albany to demand legislators pass this game-changing legislation this session.
RSVP: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · May 1

Excellent blog post by NRDC about the importance of the #NYHEAT Act! Pass it now, NY!!!

www.nrdc.org/bio/christop...

How NY HEAT Can Save New Yorkers from Spending Billions on Increasingly Obsolete Infrastructure

New utility programs are proving that smart planning can reduce new gas lines, lower costs, create jobs, and cut emissions.

www.nrdc.org

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Third Act Upstate New York @thirdactupstateny.bsky.social · May 1

"Lawmakers should seize the opportunity to pass NY HEAT...to ensure communities across the state can benefit from cleaner, more affordable energy solutions—and avoid locking in decades of unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure costs."

@renewableheatnow.bsky.social

How NY HEAT Can Save New Yorkers from Spending Billions on Increasingly Obsolete Infrastructure

New utility programs are proving that smart planning can lower costs, create jobs, and cut emissions.

www.nrdc.org

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · May 1

To fix this, lawmakers must pass the NY HEAT Act — common-sense legislation to allow for a true “all-of-the-above” approach to energy by ending the “gas mandate” and putting money back into New Yorkers’ wallets.

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · May 1

Maintaining New York’s existing gas heating system is becoming increasingly more expensive, but our laws act as a mandate that locks people into gas even when there are more affordable options available.

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · May 1

Great to see this piece by Assemblymember Harry Bronson detailing the urgent need to pass the #NYHEAT Act! Pass it now NY!

www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinio...

Our cost of living is too high. Let's pass the NY HEAT act to cool utility rates | Opinion

New Yorkers expect us, as lawmakers, to do something about the cost of living — and ignoring rising energy bills will not help us tackle this crisis.

www.democratandchronicle.com

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