In addition, the governor said offshore drilling “only increases the chances of another disaster taking place.” He stressed that the federal government is totally disregarding history, reality, and science. It is also endangering New York’s progressive efforts to move toward cleaner and smarter energy solutions.
Furthermore, Gov. Cuomo emphasized, “We believe the future is a clean energy economy. New York is going to lead a counter-movement to what this administration is doing to the environment and illuminate the path forward.”
New York to invest $1.4 billion in large-scale renewable energy projects
Moreover, the governor revealed that New York is investing $1.4 billion on 26-large-scale renewable energy projects across the state.
The projects are expected to create 3,000 well-paying jobs and generate sufficient renewable energy to power more than 430,000 homes. It would also reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million metric tons.
The investment is a significant step towards advancing Gov. Cuomo’s Clean Energy Standard. That is obtaining 50% of New York’s electricity from renewable energy by 2030.
