Cyndia Ramírez lives in Sunset Park and says that the temperatures this summer have her desperate.
“The truth is, when I get home I have to take a bath right away because the sweat is unbearable for one to let the body get that hot,” Cyndia said.
Ramirez was one of several residents who signed the petition to pass the NY Heat Act or New York Home Affordable Energy Act that would change state law to prevent utility companies from building new gas connections. nature to generate electricity. In this way, according to defenders, we will prevent climate change from continuing to affect us.
“The future is not for us, but for our children and our grandchildren, that is what we are fighting for so that they can survive, so that they have the opportunity to have clean air to breathe,” explained State Assemblywoman Marcela Mitaynes.
The assemblywoman added that the Latino and minority communities are the most affected due to the lack of resources and information to guide them on how to take action.
Ramirez.
“So it’s very important for us to start this transition now because it’s going to take a little bit of time,” Mitaynes said.
The legislation would also limit electric utility bills to 6% for low-income households, which could save affected families up to $75 per month. For Ramírrez, this would be a great help.
“Too, too expensive the light, then it would be very good,” added Ramírez.
The Heat Act passed the state senate but failed to pass the assembly to be considered in Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget this year.
Assemblywoman Mitaynes says they will continue to fight to make this legislation a priority during the next assembly meeting in Albany next year for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign it.
The organizers will continue this tour in the five boroughs during the month of August.
2023-08-02 15:44:00
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