“There is no transition without transmission,” said Julie Tighe, president of the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF), as she opened a panel discussion on the critical role of transmission and grid infrastructure in shaping New York’s clean energy future.
The event, presented by NYLCVEF and Con Edison, included energy leaders from across the state who together highlighted the overarching importance of transmission, the key stakeholders involved, as well as the process, barriers, and critical next steps for New York State.
Major New York arenas like Barclays Center and UBS Arena are leading efforts to eliminate single-use plastics and reduce environmental waste through new compostable products, water and energy conservation tactics, and community partnerships.
Lead is a dangerous contaminant. There is no safe level of lead exposure. Children are especially vulnerable, facing increased risks of developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other serious health impacts.
As New York develops its renewable energy profile, battery energy storage will play a critical role in grid resilience. On April 22, NYLCV’s Education Fund (NYLCVEF) joined Con Edison for a discussion about the obstacles to implementing battery storage systems and the future of New York’s grid, and the implications for environmental justice.
NYLCVEF President Julie Tighe, Con Edison’s Michael Tally, Former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, NYSERDA’s Bill Oberkehr, and Lydia Wiener of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice. The program was moderated by Claudia Villar-Leeman of the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST).
New York City’s grid faces a set of unique challenges that impact decarbonization efforts. Limited space, urban density, and complex city infrastructure work in tandem to impede the grid restructuring needed to facilitate the massive deployment of renewable energy resources that are critical to reaching the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) goals. While there are a variety of energy storage technologies currently available and many more in development, New York City’s high energy demand and limited open land make small, energy-dense batteries the most viable form of energy storage by far.
By Peter Aronson As spring gardens begin to bloom, it’s a perfect time to think not just about what we plant, but how we plant. Our backyards, community plots, and window boxes are more than places of beauty and nourishment — they are powerful tools in the fight against climate change. Thoughtful, sustainable gardening practices can…
Since Superstorm Sandy in 2012 caused $19 billion in damage and extensive flooding in the city, New York has developed a vast array of coastal protection projects. These projects have taken on more urgency as scientists predict that the city will be subject to increased flooding in years to come as sea levels rise on the East Coast.
New York City officials earlier this month began enforcing mandatory participation in the city-wide curbside composting program. While the separation of organic waste and the promotion of city-wide composting are critical to our transition toward becoming a more sustainable city, new rules and regulations can often feel overwhelming, confusing, and even frustrating. With this dichotomy in mind, NYLCV aims to empower citizens to fully participate in the NYC curbside organics collection program for the betterment of the city. To achieve this, we must begin by addressing the questions: “Why should I compost, and how do I get started?”
Global warming has been a principal concern of the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund since its foundation. It is an unfortunate reality that the warming of the earth’s atmosphere has not only continued but accelerated over the past decade, resulting in the NOAA reporting that January 2025 was the hottest January globally reported.
With the IBX on the move thanks to congestion pricing, NYLCVEF is pleased to present a primer on this major public transportation project that’ll connect Queens and Brooklyn. The daily ridership is expected to reach 115,000, or 40 million annually. The rail corridor is home to approximately 900,000 residents and 260,000 workers within a half mile of the proposed line.
