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New York Lawmakers Tackle 47% Electricity Price Surge

3/5/2026

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  • New York lawmakers led by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (New York State Assembly) address an energy affordability crisis tied to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), citing a 47.1% rise in electricity prices since 2019.
  • Proposals include income-based rebates, returning surplus clean energy funds to ratepayers, and halting certain climate mandates.
  • Gov. Kathy Hochul (Governor of New York) is weighing changes to 2019 climate law amid utility costs.