Beyond the Grid: Home Energy

Energy bill relief could come at the state level if New York moves forward with a “cap-and-invest” plan, said Kobi Naseck, director of programs and advocacy for NY Renews, a progressive coalition. The program was announced by Hochul in 2023; corporations that produce more pollution than allowed would pay penalties that fund the state’s climate plans and rebate checks for consumers.

NY Renews forecasts that a cap-and-invest program could produce savings of up to $2,000 a year for households earning less than $200,000 annually.

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