Green Tips: Beginner’s Guide to Going Green This Summer: Summer is a great time to set new goals. If you’re looking to make more sustainable lifestyle choices this year, look no further!
The MTA Needs at Least $3.9 Billion in COVID-19 Relief: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a second federal support package after three months of coronavirus-related closures have devastated the agency’s finances. NYLCV signed a letter of support for this request with its partners.
New Legislation Aims to Support Clean Water in New York: The Environmental Bond Act would allocate $200 million for wastewater infrastructure projects and $100 million for municipal stormwater projects in New York.
News Roundup:
Since election results are still preliminary and unofficial given the unprecedented number of absentee ballots this year, we will provide more information on the primaries once the absentee ballots have been counted. The biggest story of the night was that Council Member Ritchie Torres appears to have won his primary for Congressional District 15. Grist mentioned NYLCV in an article about Congressional primary candidates and the environmental movement. (Grist)
New York must achieve 100% clean power by 2040. We launched a campaign to highlight how offshore wind can help us cut pollution and generate thousands of green jobs as we restart the economy. Sign the petition to show that you support renewable energy.
The New York City Council passed NYLCV priority legislation to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters, as authorized by a law passed by the State Legislature earlier this year, and create a pilot program for shared e-scooters. As an alternative to cars, micromobility can decrease traffic congestion and slash emissions, while allowing for social distancing. (New York Daily News)
Along with our partners, we applauded the Council’s vote. Read our full press release.
The New York Public Service Commission approved the creation of 300 battery systems for rooftop solar projects by Orange & Rockland Utilities and Sunrun. (Solar Power World Online)
New York is issuing nation-leading regulations for energy efficiency and electricity and gas savings. (Green Biz)
Oswego County broke ground on a new $2.5 million wastewater project that will reduce the number of septic systems and help improve water quality. (Watertown Daily Times)
House Democratic leadership announced they will take up a landmark Senate-passed conservation bill by the end of July. The legislation would dedicate $900 million a year in revenue garnered from oil and gas activity on federal lands to the Land and Water Conservation Fund which supports conservation efforts like preserving land for trails and parks. It also sets aside $6.5 billion to address a maintenance backlog at national parks. The Great American Outdoors Act passed the Senate in a 73-25 vote, but it’s facing a more complicated track in the House due to opposition from some Republicans. (The Hill)
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced grants of more than $10.6 million for underserved New Yorkers to access affordable solar energy as part of the State's Social Energy Equity Framework. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) also unveiled its appointments to the Climate Justice Working Group that was announced when the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act passed last year. (Grist)
Sincerely,
New York League of Conservation Voters
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