In a statement, Gov. Cuomo said, “New York is committed to innovation and will benefit greatly from these partnerships with two of our key international partners. Jointly pursuing our shared goals will help bring new clean energy resources onto our next-generation electric grids.”
Additionally, the Governor stated, “These collaborations will enable New York State to remain at the forefront of technological advancement and economic development as we shape an energy future that will benefit all New Yorkers by lowering costs and reducing our carbon footprint.”
On the other hand, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul commented that the partnerships with Ireland and Denmark “complement our overall goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in clean energy projects, and combat climate change.”
Last summer, Gov. Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which requires New York’s energy sources to be 100 percent clean and carbon-free by 2040.
He also announced the state’s first two offshore wind projects totaling almost 1,700 megawatts, enough to power more than one million homes. The projects are expected to create 1,600 jobs
