Hochul focuses on nuclear power and utility rates

Others were highly critical of Hochul’s focus on nuclear energy and a lack of movement on reducing emissions. NY Renews Executive Director Stephan Edel said the governor had put forward “insufficient solutions” on energy affordability and climate. “Under Governor Hochul’s watch, New York has shifted from being a national climate leader to a state where the fossil fuel industry status quo holds New Yorkers hostage,” he said in a statement. The coalition called for $3 billion for the Sustainable Future Fund and for “cap and invest” to be implemented.

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