Millions of Americans Warned of Rising Gas Prices:
New York officials have warned that prices could soar under the state's current climate targets.
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Rising Gas Costs Challenge New York’s Climate GoalsNYSERDA projects that complying with climate mandates could add over $4,100 annually to some households’ energy bills by 2030.
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- NYSERDA warns that gas expenses for New York households could increase by $2,300 per year under current emissions targets.
- The 2019 law mandates cutting emissions by 40% from 1990 levels by 2030 and achieving a carbon-free power grid by 2040.
- Governor Hochul is reconsidering commitments as compliance may raise some residents’ costs by $3,500 annually.
- Potential revisions to the climate plan are expected to be incorporated into the state budget by April 1.
I don't think it's a surprise to anybody that affordability when it comes to energy costs is a real issue right now and the world has changed dramatically since 2019. I wish it hadn't.— Governor Kathy Hochul, speaking at a press conference last week
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