October 5, 2024

New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC)

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.
NY Panel Says Circular Economy Will Cut Waste Emissions
The New York State Climate Action Council Waste Advisory Panel is refining ideas for cutting methane, CO2 emissions from organic waste.
New York Proposes Food Scrap Regs to Cut Waste, Emissions
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced proposed regulations for large food scrap generators.
NY Panel Rethinks Wastewater, Renewable Gas
New York officials and industry experts discussed the repurposing of wastewater treatment as a way to recover water resources and harvest renewable gases.
NYDPS
NY Set Fast Pace for Clean Energy in 2020
New York made considerable progress this year in its efforts to decarbonize its economy and spread benefits to disadvantaged communities despite COVID-19.
NY Decarbonization Workshop Focuses on Current Tech
More than 300 people tuned in to a decarbonization workshop hosted by NYSERDA and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
NY Study Highlights Rising Methane Emissions
New York’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2015 were virtually unchanged from 1990 levels, according to a study that highlights the role of methane.
NY Seeks Comment on Proposed Emissions Limits
New York officials discussed proposed statewide greenhouse gas limits of 60% and 15% of 1990 emissions for 2030 and 2050, respectively.
Study: Carbon Adder Supports NY Clean Energy Goals
A $63/ton carbon price could drive New York state's clean energy penetration to as high as 64% of the state’s resource mix by 2025.

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