6.18.20 - New York Advances Framework to Implement the State’s Climate Law and Decarbonize its Power Sector
'New
York’s proposed CES is designed to fight climate change, reduce
harmful air pollution, and ensure a diverse and reliable low carbon energy
supply.' 'By focusing on low carbon energy
sources, the CES will bring investment, economic
development, and jobs to New York State. While the clean energy industry
has recently experienced significant job loss as result of the COVID-19 public
health crisis, achieving the CLCPA goals is expected to result in significant
investment and job growth throughout the renewable energy supply chain and
will be critical part of New York’s overarching strategy to build back
better.'
'The State’s new investments will result in well-paying jobs for New Yorkers and help to align the imperative of the climate crisis with the new urgency of the economic recovery efforts across New York. NYSERDA has made a $70 million commitment to fund clean energy workforce development programs aimed at upskilling existing clean energy workers, offering training to displaced workers from traditional energy sectors, and to provide on-the-job training and internship opportunities, with a focus on priority populations including veterans, low-income individuals, unemployed power plant workers and previously incarcerated individuals, among others.'