New York Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking to delay the state’s ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction goals due to rising energy costs. Originally set in 2019, the targets aimed to cut emissions by 40% by the year 2030 in a robust effort to combat climate change. However, Hochul argues that pursuing these strict timelines now would lead to crushing energy prices for consumers as political and economic realities shift. Similarly, in Rhode Island, Governor Dan McKee proposed pushing a 2033 target for 100% renewable energy out to 2050 as part of an initiative to lower consumer energy costs.
Date: April 15, 2026. Source: apnews.com