NEW YORK – In the middle of International Earth Day week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday that New York City has signed a letter of intent in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to commit the Big Apple to jointly purchase a large-scale renewable electricity source for the city that could include Canadian hydropower to the extent selected or its equivalent.
This joint purchase, which will power City Government operations with 100 percent renewable electricity by 2025, will provide additional value to disadvantaged and energy-burdened communities, as well as all residents of the state. It is part of a mitigation strategy to ensure New York City makes a just transition to a clean energy economy, de Blasio said.
“Clean energy is directly related to a just recovery,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “It’s about investing in our future and our frontline communities. Today we are taking a big step forward to secure renewable energy for New York City and power our government with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025. “.
The letter of intent sets out the parameters that the City will consider before entering into a long-term agreement to purchase Clean Energy Standard Renewable Energy Certificates (“RECs”). The City intends to purchase a sufficient amount of RECs to ensure 100% of its energy needs from renewable resources while retaining the ability to participate in deep energy renovations, other energy efficiency measures, and the deployment of energy resources. distributed renewables.
Via OneNYC 2050, Mayor Bill de Blasio said he has set ambitious and aggressive goals to tackle the climate crisis, end the era of fossil fuels and ensure a livable climate for the next generation.
New York State has also established a bold policy to transform the economy and the way electricity is produced and delivered to customers in New York.
City and state policies are aligned with the urgent need to end the era of fossil fuels, replace the polluting energy infrastructure in the city that is largely focused on environmental justice communities, to catalyze the electrification of heating and hot water in the city and meeting its commitment, ending natural gas connections, and the ability to supply clean energy to the city is a crucial step in doing so.
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