State needs to increase renewable power efforts to meet climate goals, study says
Imran Ansari
ALBANY — New York State must increase electricity from renewable generators, including hydro, solar and wind power, by more than 200% to reach its goals to address climate change, according to a study released Tuesday.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said that means the state needs to produce an additional 78,073 gigawatt hours through renewable sources over 2022 levels. The goal of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is to provide 70% of the state’s electricity needs through renewable sources by 2030. The goals seek to end dependence on electricity from generators powered by fossil fuels and reduce air pollution.