New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC)

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Report: NY Road Transport Emissions Up 12% Since 1990
New York’s first greenhouse gas emissions report compliant with the state’s 2019 climate law showed statewide emissions have dropped 6% from 1990 levels.
NextEra Energy Resources
Solar Developer Objects to New York DEC Analysis
A NextEra Energy subsidiary developing a 180-MW solar project in New York is urging the Siting Board to reject the DEC’s project description and analysis.
Nikola Corp.
NY Adds Clean Trucks Rule to Low-emissions Vehicle Program
New York adopted clean trucks regulations that will help transition the state’s 685,000 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to zero-emission technologies.
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New York Regulators Deny Astoria, Danskammer Gas Projects’ Air Permits
The New York DEC denied air permits for NRG's Astoria and Danskammer Energy's gas-fired generator projects, saying they would not comply with the CLCPA.
Nissan
NY Seals Goal for Zero-emission Passenger Vehicle Sales
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that sets zero-emission sales goals for passenger, medium- and heavy-duty, and off-road vehicles, as well as equipment.
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Vt. Climate Council Searches for Equitable Social Cost of Carbon
The Vermont Climate Council heard recommendations for following New York’s model on establishing a social cost of carbon for climate action plan analyses.
NRG Energy
New Yorkers Oppose NRG Repowering Astoria NatGas Peaker
New Yorkers filed 66 separate comments opposing NRG Energy’s proposal to repower its 502-MW Astoria natural gas generating facility in Queens.
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Proposed NatGas Plants ‘Appear’ Contrary to NY Law, Regulator Says
In notices for draft permits of two proposed natural gas generating station upgrades, NY regulators said there are potential substantial associated emissions.
Public Wants Tweaks in NY Food Waste Handling Rules
Stakeholders in New York want officials to clarify language in a proposed rulemaking on food donations and scraps recycling in the state.
NY Greenlights 100-MW High Bridge Wind Farm
A local opposition group is considering filing a rehearing request or lawsuit following the approval of the 100-MW High Bridge wind farm in Guilford, N.Y.

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