Kelsey Tamborrino
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act sets a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050. It also requires that 40% of the benefits of clean energy programs go to disadvantaged communities.
The law also includes provisions for workers in the fossil fuel industry, requiring that the state develop plans to support workers and communities affected by the transition to clean energy.
“This is the most aggressive climate change program in the United States of America, period,” Cuomo said at the signing ceremony.
