It’s been five years since New York’s landmark climate bill was passed by the New York state Legislature and signed into law by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. 

The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or CLCPA, mandates that 70% of the state’s electricity be generated by renewables by 2030, which is less than six years away.  

The problem is this: According to a review by the state, New York is about three years behind schedule when it comes to implementing the law’s vision. There are multiple reasons for the delay.

But the governor appears to be willing to discuss changing the CLCPA’s goal posts, and may be willing to revisit what “renewable energy” may mean in New York. To that end, she’s hosting an energy summit next Wednesday and Thursday in Syracuse.  Over the next few days, Capital Tonight will be discussing the issues that Hochul, along with agencies including NYSERDA and the PSC will likely raise while there. 

One of the groups represented at the summit will be the Business Council of New York State, which has been vocal about the costs of electrification, among other issues. Business Council Vice President Ken Pokalsky discussed those concerns with Capital Tonight’s Susan Arbetter.