Eco-Left-Driven States Sue to Block ANWR Development

Last week, a coalition of 15 states got together and filed suit against the US Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, in an effort to stop development in the 10-02 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). According to the story by Alaska Public Media, the states gave various reasons for joining the action, including damage to birdwatching tourism in New York and waterfowl hunting in Michigan.  All say what happens in the Refuge affects some portion of their states’ economies, and that DOI/BLM failed to take that, as well as climate change effects, into account before they…

New York and New Jersey Block Pipeline Project Critical to the NYC’s Natural Gas Supply

Last weekend, the administrations of both Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York and Phil Murphy of New Jersey rejected once again the key permits for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE). The natural gas pipeline that was previously blocked in 2019 by Governor Cuomo, would have ensured sufficient natural gas supply to much of New York City. According to Forbes: This crucial 23 mile link would have allowed the project to access New York from New Jersey, bringing natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York. Without it, New York is left to import gas from overseas when, as no one…

By Law, New York Has to Protect Communities from Climate Change. Cuomo’s Budget Ignores That.

Hollow words and empty promises, the fuel for Green New Deal climate policies, this week resulted in a gathering of protesters in the New York State capitol building. Coinciding with the release of Governor Cuomo’s 2021 budget proposal, around 300 eco-left activists physically objected to the omission of protections for the communities most vulnerable to climate change. New York’s state law requires these safeguards under its new climate legislation, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), but Cuomo’s budget ignores them. As New York Renews, a statewide partnership of advocacy groups, coalition coordinator Stephen Edel puts it: “Low-income communities and…

New York’s Fracking Ban is Driving Workers Out of the State

A new study found that New York is losing more residents than any other state. CBS New York asked the question: So where are these residents going? Some headed to neighboring states — New Yorkers moved to New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania… A recent Power The Future study answers why so many New York residents are moving to their neighboring state: New York and Pennsylvania share a border and access to the Marcellus Shale – the largest natural gas field in the United States. But they do not share similar approaches to energy development. Pennsylvania has harnessed the potential of…

“The Trial of the Century”

Earlier this week, a three-week trial came to an end. It was being built up as the trial of the century – ExxonMobil vs. the New York Attorney General. But, after promises from New York’s AG to hold Exxon accountable for climate damage, their claims were exposed as being baseless.   The case began with three accusations against Exxon, and two of them were withdrawn before they were even ruled on. The remaining allegation was that Exxon intentionally misled investors about the impact of climate change. This allegation, similar to most having to do with the natural gas and oil industry,…

New Yorkers Can Expect Gas Shortages to Get Worse as Prices Continue to Rise

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo swiftly points the finger at state utilities once the backlash of his own bad decisions on natural gas prevents his constituents’ access to affordable and efficient energy. According to the New York Post, members of the state’s Public Service Commission warned of the effects Cuomo’s decisions would have on the energy supply: “The most important thing is to keep the lights on,” said Burman, who emphasized the state needs to rely on a variety of energy sources before transitioning to cleaner, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and thermal. “Those who say ‘no new pipelines’ should…

New Yorkers, Beware Of Your Electric Bill$

New York State is looking to make a big investment in offshore wind projects.  It’s been reported that the investments will be in the billions for these projects.  But what is not commonly reported is how exactly the state will come up with these billions of dollars.  Yesterday WNYT.com reported that upstate New Yorkers will be the ones carrying the brunt of the bill.  More than half of the investment money will come from upstate New Yorkers’ electric bills. To make offshore wind energy costs competitive with fossil fuels NYSERDA has worked out contracts with the developers. The contracts require…

Cuomo’s Pipeline Veto Backfires – Now He Is Shipping Natural Gas on Gas-Guzzling Trucks

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has a sordid history of letting his environmental ideology harm his constituents, but this time he has really outdone himself. In May, Cuomo vetoed a pipeline that would have brought natural gas from New Jersey to Long Island, a desperately needed infrastructure upgrade. The extra natural gas is a necessity in the winter when demand rises dramatically. National Grid, which provides natural gas on Long Island, has been left picking up the pieces of Cuomo’s ill-advised pipeline veto. The only solution? National Grid stopped new natural gas hookups so they could handle the increase in…

GREEN DREAM: Another New York Utility Stops Natural Gas Hookups Thanks To Andrew Cuomo’s Eco-Extremism

In February, we told you how extreme eco-policies from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had caused natural gas moratoriums, making it hard for New Yorkers to get natural gas. This made little sense, especially as production in Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and other states surged. The Wall Street Journal reported that New York “missed out” on the natural gas windfall thanks to the misguided eco-ideology of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Earlier this year, Consolidated Edison, the utility that provides natural gas to the New York City area, announced that new customers in Westchester County would not be allowed natural gas connections. The Wall…