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NY Governor Warns of $3,500 Climate Law Costs

2/27/2026

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  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned that complying with the state's climate law could cost residents up to $3,500.
  • A New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) memo indicates upstate gas and oil households could face costs exceeding $4,100.
  • Switching to high-efficiency electric systems could save about $1,500 upstate and $800 in New York City.
  • Critics, including environmental advocates, say Hochul should expand clean energy rather than retreat.