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Per the American Gas Association, gas utility spending has increased 50% from 2022 to 2023, reaching $49.1 billion! And that spending is coming back to haunt customers in the form of $1,000+ gas bills.

Read more at @NPR: https://n.pr/43rcdUS

Tell the Governor you agree!

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group of 80 people assembled in Syracuse with pro renewable energy, anti nuclear energy banners and signs

While the Governor held a secretive nuclear industry summit inside, we joined with Haudenosaunee Nations, climate organizations, and community members to highlight the costly risks of her nuclear energy plan, and call for a renewable future.

photo of a group of people at the Rochester Energy Plan Hearing holding a "nuclear free + carbon free" banner

Because there was no Draft State Energy Plan Hearing in Syracuse, we joined allies at the hearing in Rochester yesterday to tell @governor.ny.gov:

-End the "100 foot rule" forcing us to fund more methane gas
-No new nuclear
-More renewables, energy efficiency, and grid resiliency

White and green text on blue background: We’re hiring an Economic Justice Campaign Manager!

We’re hiring!

ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!

Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...

Press Conference on Micron: June 26, 10:30am at Carnegie Building 335 Montgomery St, Syracuse. Join SustainCNY for a presser. Advocates will share concerns about Micron's plans in CNY, and we will deliver our petition with over 1,500 signatures to OCIDA. We request a 120-day public comment period and 5 public hearings. Keep Micron & decision-makers accountable!

Join us in Syracuse on Thursday, June 26 at 10:30am! Hold Micron and decision-makers accountable to the promises they made! No poisoning of our air and water. No buildout and increase in use of dirty energy.

advocates in Albany with "Cleaner Heat, Lower Bills" signs, calling for the NY Heat Act

With @renewableheatnow.bsky.social in Albany today calling for the Assembly to to say YES to cleaner heat and lower bills.

Last week, the Senate passed bills to end gas expansion subsidies and give New Yorkers the chance to choose cleaner alternatives. All eyes are on the Assembly! #NYHEAT

Your arrival was perfectly timed, Henry's speech was amazing, and we love the song! (But I've forgotten the 3rd line; could you please remind us of the whole song?)

How leaking gas pipes are costing NY utilities billions per year, and inflating bills Clean energy groups say fixing leaky gas pipes costs state ratepayers billions of dollars that would be better spent on electrification.

“It’s a critical moment and there are many tools that the state needs to bring to bear to address the energy affordability crisis that we’re facing"

--AGREE's Executive Director Jessica Azulay on #NYHEAT in @lohud.bsky.social.

Read more: www.lohud.com/story/news/2...

TIME IS RUNNING OUT—The NY Legislature must pass the NY HEAT Act this session!

June 5 – We’re rallying in Albany to fight for energy affordability & climate action.
We need your voice! Join the rally & advocacy day: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow

#RenewableHeatNow #NYHEAT #CleanerHeatLowerBills #PassNYHEAT

Thank you @pamelahunter128.bsky.social! We appreciate you speaking out in support of the NY HEAT Act and energy affordability. With gas bills going up, we simply can't wait another year for this crucial legislation. Let’s get it done! #NYHEAT #cleanerheatlowerbills

The GAP Fund will help thousands of New Yorkers upgrade to safer, healthier homes. Read this excellent op-ed from @senatorleawebb.bsky.social and Matt Dennis of HALCO on how:

www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...

Too many families in our state are living in unsafe, unhealthy homes. The good news is that we have the tools to fix it. I wrote an op-ed with Matt Dennis from HALCO about why we fund the Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Fund in this year’s state budget. Read here

www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...

Commentary: How to ensure New York's energy efficiency initiatives have the biggest impact Commentary: Programs helping with home efficiency upgrades should target resources to low- and middle-income New Yorkers.

1 in 7 New Yorkers are least two months behind on energy bills. It’s time for Albany to act and help households upgrade with energy-efficient measures that lower utility costs, enhance affordability, & create good-paying jobs.

Read more from @weact4ej.bsky.social

www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

Event announcement for Earth Day Advocacy Day in Albany, NY on April, 29, 2025. Yellow circle with the words Register NOW, and Earth Day 2025 logo of our blue and green planet with many joyfully raised hands reaching up from below.

REGISTER TODAY to have your voice heard and take action at our annual Earth Day Advocacy Day. This is a chance for you to make a real impact for yourself and fellow New Yorkers! Register using our link bit.ly/EDAD25

Two weeks from today! Can't wait! #EDAD25 #EarthDay

Gas utilities make more $ replacing pipes than selling gas. We’re paying for gas infrastructure we don’t need.

The #NYHEATAct would cap bills, stop expansion, and fund clean heat when it’s cheaper.

📢Take action: p2a.co/lgQas5b

#LowerBills #CleanerAir #BetterBuildings

Bone chilling.

A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.

1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.

"This is an opportunity for the Assembly, the Senate, and @governor.ny.gov to come together at the table, put this money in the final budget, and deliver on this incredible opportunity for healthy, safe and affordable housing for New Yorkers."

AGREE's Executive Director Jessica Azulay explains why there's a critical need for $200 million dollars in the state budget for the Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Fund (GAP Fund).

YouTube video by Renewable Heat Now Breathe Easy Event Northeast Bronx YMCA

We have been organizing our "Breathe Easy" events in communities around NYS to connect people with the resources they need for cleaner air and lower energy bills and to build support for the #NYHEAT Act. Text "NYHEAT" to 52886 to get a link to take action!
youtu.be/b96eMN-Frkc

Ordinary New Yorkers need energy bill relief. Let's pass NY HEAT Act | Opinion Rather than giving our money to the oil and gas industry, let’s prioritize saving money for ordinary New Yorkers.

Ordinary New Yorkers need energy bill relief—"New Yorkers are paying more every year for the same outdated, dirty system, when we could be paying less for new, better technology."

(3-minute read) bit.ly/4iXmgGY

#NYHEAT @renewableheatnow.bsky.social

Graphic for Targeted Electrification in New York Teach in with Jessica Azulay, Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) and Juan-Pablo Velez, Executive Director of Switchbox. Tuesday, April 8, Noon to 1 P.M.

New York continues to spend billions on outdated gas infrastructure.

A new @switch.box report shows targeted electrification is a smarter, cheaper path— the NY HEAT Act can make it happen.

On 4/8, join us and @nyforcleanpower.bsky.social to learn more bit.ly/Electrify-NYS

#NYHEATAct

NYS spends billions on outdated gas infrastructure. New report by @switch.box shows targeted electrification is a smarter, cheaper path - #NYHEAT Act can make it happen. @nyforcleanpower.bsky.social @agreeny.bsky.social

🗓️ April 8, 12 PM | Virtual
bit.ly/Electrify-NYS

#Electrification #NYHEATAct

New York Senate Republicans want HEAT Act removed from state budget WENY News is the ABC, CBS & CW affiliate serving Elmira, Corning, Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Mansfield, Wellsboro and communities of the Twin Tiers region of New York and Pennsylvania.

Important climate fight in blue New York, where Dem assembly members can get the NY HEAT Act done--or they can, uh, pull a Schumer.
www.weny.com/story/526293...