Renewable Heat Now Campaign
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
Renewable Heat Now is a campaign to accelerate equitable building decarbonization in New York State. #HeatPumpsNotPipelines #CleanerHeatLowerBills
ICYMI: Check out this segment on @pbsnews.org about Thermal Energy Networks (TENs). There are six incredible projects proposed for NY right now. Learn more on our October Power Hour tomorrow night at 7PM!
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Unlikely alliance builds cleaner geothermal energy network in Massachusetts community
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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October 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
ICYMI: Check out this segment on @pbsnews.org about Thermal Energy Networks (TENs). There are six incredible projects proposed for NY right now. Learn more on our October Power Hour tomorrow night at 7PM!
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As @alstirpe.bsky.social: writes EmPower+ is “a tool to protect vulnerable NYers from dangerous weather and unsafe homes, while creating new clean energy jobs in vulnerable communities.” can’t allow for this energy efficiency program to be cut. Read more: www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
Cutting energy efficiency program will harm NY consumers, cost jobs (Guest Opinion by Al Stirpe)
State legislators appropriated up to $300 million for energy-saving upgrades. Now, Gov. Hochul wants to cut it to $50 million, writes Cicero Assembly member.
www.syracuse.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
As @alstirpe.bsky.social: writes EmPower+ is “a tool to protect vulnerable NYers from dangerous weather and unsafe homes, while creating new clean energy jobs in vulnerable communities.” can’t allow for this energy efficiency program to be cut. Read more: www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
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🔋 📈 NY lawmakers approved $1 billion to fund climate action & support the clean energy sector. As energy costs rise, NYers need @governor.ny.gov to allocate $300M of that funding towards EmPower+, NY’s energy efficiency program. Read more from @alstirpe.bsky.social
www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
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Cutting energy efficiency program will harm NY consumers, cost jobs (Guest Opinion by Al Stirpe)
State legislators appropriated up to $300 million for energy-saving upgrades. Now, Gov. Hochul wants to cut it to $50 million, writes Cicero Assembly member.
www.syracuse.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🔋 📈 NY lawmakers approved $1 billion to fund climate action & support the clean energy sector. As energy costs rise, NYers need @governor.ny.gov to allocate $300M of that funding towards EmPower+, NY’s energy efficiency program. Read more from @alstirpe.bsky.social
www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
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In a year where so little progress is being made on energy affordability and climate @governor.ny.gov should sign the bill that's sitting on her desk. Repeal the 100' Rule! Cut costs for ratepayers.
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Cutting These Subsidies Could Save States Millions of Dollars - RMI
States are phasing out gas line extension allowances to cut utility costs, protect ratepayers, and advance cleaner, more affordable energy.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In a year where so little progress is being made on energy affordability and climate @governor.ny.gov should sign the bill that's sitting on her desk. Repeal the 100' Rule! Cut costs for ratepayers.
rmi.org/cutting-gas-...
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Across NYS, thousands have benefited from #cleanenergy upgrades like insulation and heat pumps through the EmPower+ program. But recent budget cuts slashing funding from $220 M to $80 M by 2027 could reverse this progress.
Read more via @timesunion.com
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Read more via @timesunion.com
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State to slash funding for program that cuts customers’ energy bills
EmPower+, which pays contractors to install energy-efficiency upgrades to low- and moderate-income households, is set to be cut by two-thirds.
www.timesunion.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Across NYS, thousands have benefited from #cleanenergy upgrades like insulation and heat pumps through the EmPower+ program. But recent budget cuts slashing funding from $220 M to $80 M by 2027 could reverse this progress.
Read more via @timesunion.com
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Read more via @timesunion.com
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
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Sign up for a virtual or in-person public hearing in August or September on the Draft State Energy Plan! The first virtual hearing is Aug 19.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
New York State Energy Plan Public Hearings
New York must lead the transition to a clean energy economy. We're calling on the New York State Energy Planning Board to guide our state toward a reliable energy system that protects the environmen...
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August 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Sign up for a virtual or in-person public hearing in August or September on the Draft State Energy Plan! The first virtual hearing is Aug 19.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
WTG Massachusetts! 👏👏👏
@governor.ny.gov has a bill sitting on her desk right now that does the same thing! She should sign it! Maybe during Climate Week? Food for thought.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
@governor.ny.gov has a bill sitting on her desk right now that does the same thing! She should sign it! Maybe during Climate Week? Food for thought.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
Massachusetts residents no longer have to subsidize new gas hookups
A new ruling says anyone who wants a new gas line will have to pay for it. Until now, utilities have spread out the costs of new hookups among all their…
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August 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
WTG Massachusetts! 👏👏👏
@governor.ny.gov has a bill sitting on her desk right now that does the same thing! She should sign it! Maybe during Climate Week? Food for thought.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
@governor.ny.gov has a bill sitting on her desk right now that does the same thing! She should sign it! Maybe during Climate Week? Food for thought.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
Don't miss out on this teach-in on how to take advantage of clean energy tax credits before they're gone! Tuesday at noon.
⚡The Inflation Reduction Act created major incentives for things like EVs and heat pumps but many will expire soon.
Join @rewiringamerica.bsky.social + @nyforcleanpower.org to learn what’s changing and how to take advantage of them before they go away.
Aug 12 | Noon
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Join @rewiringamerica.bsky.social + @nyforcleanpower.org to learn what’s changing and how to take advantage of them before they go away.
Aug 12 | Noon
bit.ly/CleanEnergyIncentives
August 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Don't miss out on this teach-in on how to take advantage of clean energy tax credits before they're gone! Tuesday at noon.
Remember 2023 when we passed the All-Electric Building Act? Well now that law is part of the NYS Building Code! Starting in 2026, most new homes in NY must be all-electric. Safer, cleaner and less expensive! What's not to love?! ⚡🔌🏠
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Code Council approves NY regs requiring all-electric buildings
The building sector is New York's largest greenhouse gas emitter.
www.timesunion.com
July 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Remember 2023 when we passed the All-Electric Building Act? Well now that law is part of the NYS Building Code! Starting in 2026, most new homes in NY must be all-electric. Safer, cleaner and less expensive! What's not to love?! ⚡🔌🏠
www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...
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We’re hiring!
ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!
Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...
ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!
Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...
July 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’re hiring!
ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!
Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...
ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!
Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...
Thank you @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social and @lizkrueger.bsky.social for working tirelessly to pass this common sense legislation! We are grateful for your leadership and tenacity! We urge @governor.ny.gov
to sign S.8417/A.8888 into law without delay!
to sign S.8417/A.8888 into law without delay!
Thrilled this bill passed! Utility companies shouldn’t have a blank check to expand polluting gas pipelines & force NYers to pay for it. This isn’t everything we hoped for, but it's a step toward a healthier & more affordable NY. TY to
@lizkrueger.bsky.social & the outstanding advocates.
@lizkrueger.bsky.social & the outstanding advocates.
June 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thank you @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social and @lizkrueger.bsky.social for working tirelessly to pass this common sense legislation! We are grateful for your leadership and tenacity! We urge @governor.ny.gov
to sign S.8417/A.8888 into law without delay!
to sign S.8417/A.8888 into law without delay!
Last night, the NYS Assembly passed A8888, a bill that ends a costly subsidy for the expansion of fracked gas. This is a major win for our movement for #CleanerHeatLowerBills. Here's our statement:
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New York State Legislature Strikes Down Gas Industry Giveaway that Drove Up Energy Bills - Renewable Heat Now!
Advocates call on Governor Hochul to quickly sign legislation that reduces costly gas pipeline expansion, advancing a key component of the NY HEAT Act. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT...
renewableheatnow.org
June 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Last night, the NYS Assembly passed A8888, a bill that ends a costly subsidy for the expansion of fracked gas. This is a major win for our movement for #CleanerHeatLowerBills. Here's our statement:
renewableheatnow.org/new-york-sta...
renewableheatnow.org/new-york-sta...
There's a new bill in town S.8421/A.8889, it's a #NYHEAT compromise that can get the Assembly to YES! We are supporting this bill and we're asking @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social to pass it without delay.
Here's our statement: renewableheatnow.org/renewable-he...
Here's our statement: renewableheatnow.org/renewable-he...
Renewable Heat Now campaign calls for Assembly to pass the ‘Customer Savings and Reliability Act,’ beginning NY’s transition toward cleaner heat, lower bills - Renewable Heat Now!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Sumer Shaikh, sumer.shaikh@sunstonestrategies.org, 774-545-0128 Albany, NY — On Tuesday, NY HEAT Act sponsors in the Senate and Assembly introduced th...
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June 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There's a new bill in town S.8421/A.8889, it's a #NYHEAT compromise that can get the Assembly to YES! We are supporting this bill and we're asking @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social to pass it without delay.
Here's our statement: renewableheatnow.org/renewable-he...
Here's our statement: renewableheatnow.org/renewable-he...
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✊Communities across New York are struggling to pay their energy bills, and we’re fighting back!
We rallied in Albany to call on the NYS legislature to #PassNYHEAT this session! #CleanerHeatLowerBills
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
We rallied in Albany to call on the NYS legislature to #PassNYHEAT this session! #CleanerHeatLowerBills
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
✊Communities across New York are struggling to pay their energy bills, and we’re fighting back!
We rallied in Albany to call on the NYS legislature to #PassNYHEAT this session! #CleanerHeatLowerBills
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
We rallied in Albany to call on the NYS legislature to #PassNYHEAT this session! #CleanerHeatLowerBills
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
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We were in Albany today with our allies, a couple hundred friends, and dozens of legislators fighting for cleaner heat and lower bills! #nyheat addresses the fossil gas mandate to protect New Yorkers from higher bills and to protect the climate. @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social
@saneenergy.bsky.social
@saneenergy.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
We were in Albany today with our allies, a couple hundred friends, and dozens of legislators fighting for cleaner heat and lower bills! #nyheat addresses the fossil gas mandate to protect New Yorkers from higher bills and to protect the climate. @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social
@saneenergy.bsky.social
@saneenergy.bsky.social
Yesterday we were back in Albany rallying for the #NYHEAT Act! It was a powerful day filled with color and singing and positivity. The time for cleaner heat and lower bills is now! Here's our press release.
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New Yorkers Across State Urge Assembly to Get to Yes on the NY HEAT Act - Renewable Heat Now!
For more information contact: Noah Richter, noah@pythiapublic.com, (917) 586 - 3469 Advocates gathered at Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass critical legislation to address energy affordability crisis ...
renewableheatnow.org
June 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Yesterday we were back in Albany rallying for the #NYHEAT Act! It was a powerful day filled with color and singing and positivity. The time for cleaner heat and lower bills is now! Here's our press release.
renewableheatnow.org/new-yorkers-...
renewableheatnow.org/new-yorkers-...
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Great day in Albs with @citizenactionny.bsky.social members joining @renewableheatnow.bsky.social to voice our strong support for NY HEAT
June 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Great day in Albs with @citizenactionny.bsky.social members joining @renewableheatnow.bsky.social to voice our strong support for NY HEAT
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So proud of the intrepid parents & kiddos who trekked to Albany to demand #NYHEAT with @renewableheatnow.bsky.social! It’s time for our leaders to stop 🐌🐌 around & get it done. While fossil fueled wildfires send smoke into our kids lungs, we’re fighting for them, and for all kids. Join us!
June 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
So proud of the intrepid parents & kiddos who trekked to Albany to demand #NYHEAT with @renewableheatnow.bsky.social! It’s time for our leaders to stop 🐌🐌 around & get it done. While fossil fueled wildfires send smoke into our kids lungs, we’re fighting for them, and for all kids. Join us!
The #NYHEAT Act = energy affordability, cleaner air & an end to the gas mandate forcing us to pay for new pipelines through our utility bills.
➡️ On June 5, join us in Albany to demand legislators pass this game-changing legislation this session.
RSVP: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
➡️ On June 5, join us in Albany to demand legislators pass this game-changing legislation this session.
RSVP: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
May 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The #NYHEAT Act = energy affordability, cleaner air & an end to the gas mandate forcing us to pay for new pipelines through our utility bills.
➡️ On June 5, join us in Albany to demand legislators pass this game-changing legislation this session.
RSVP: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
➡️ On June 5, join us in Albany to demand legislators pass this game-changing legislation this session.
RSVP: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
Excellent blog post by NRDC about the importance of the #NYHEAT Act! Pass it now, NY!!!
www.nrdc.org/bio/christop...
www.nrdc.org/bio/christop...
How NY HEAT Can Save New Yorkers from Spending Billions on Increasingly Obsolete Infrastructure
New utility programs are proving that smart planning can reduce new gas lines, lower costs, create jobs, and cut emissions.
www.nrdc.org
May 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Excellent blog post by NRDC about the importance of the #NYHEAT Act! Pass it now, NY!!!
www.nrdc.org/bio/christop...
www.nrdc.org/bio/christop...
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"Lawmakers should seize the opportunity to pass NY HEAT...to ensure communities across the state can benefit from cleaner, more affordable energy solutions—and avoid locking in decades of unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure costs."
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
How NY HEAT Can Save New Yorkers from Spending Billions on Increasingly Obsolete Infrastructure
New utility programs are proving that smart planning can lower costs, create jobs, and cut emissions.
www.nrdc.org
May 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Lawmakers should seize the opportunity to pass NY HEAT...to ensure communities across the state can benefit from cleaner, more affordable energy solutions—and avoid locking in decades of unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure costs."
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
@renewableheatnow.bsky.social
Great to see this piece by Assemblymember Harry Bronson detailing the urgent need to pass the #NYHEAT Act! Pass it now NY!
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinio...
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinio...
Our cost of living is too high. Let's pass the NY HEAT act to cool utility rates | Opinion
New Yorkers expect us, as lawmakers, to do something about the cost of living — and ignoring rising energy bills will not help us tackle this crisis.
www.democratandchronicle.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Great to see this piece by Assemblymember Harry Bronson detailing the urgent need to pass the #NYHEAT Act! Pass it now NY!
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinio...
www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinio...
Join us in NYC at City Hall on Earth Day at noon for a rally to Pass the #NYHEAT Act. New Yorkers NEED Cleaner Heat and Lower Bills! Sign up link is in the linktree in our bio. Can't wait to see you there!!!
April 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join us in NYC at City Hall on Earth Day at noon for a rally to Pass the #NYHEAT Act. New Yorkers NEED Cleaner Heat and Lower Bills! Sign up link is in the linktree in our bio. Can't wait to see you there!!!
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REGISTER TODAY to have your voice heard and take action at our annual Earth Day Advocacy Day. This is a chance for you to make a real impact for yourself and fellow New Yorkers! Register using our link bit.ly/EDAD25
Two weeks from today! Can't wait! #EDAD25 #EarthDay
Two weeks from today! Can't wait! #EDAD25 #EarthDay
April 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
REGISTER TODAY to have your voice heard and take action at our annual Earth Day Advocacy Day. This is a chance for you to make a real impact for yourself and fellow New Yorkers! Register using our link bit.ly/EDAD25
Two weeks from today! Can't wait! #EDAD25 #EarthDay
Two weeks from today! Can't wait! #EDAD25 #EarthDay
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Gas utilities make more $ replacing pipes than selling gas. We’re paying for gas infrastructure we don’t need.
The #NYHEATAct would cap bills, stop expansion, and fund clean heat when it’s cheaper.
📢Take action: p2a.co/lgQas5b
#LowerBills #CleanerAir #BetterBuildings
The #NYHEATAct would cap bills, stop expansion, and fund clean heat when it’s cheaper.
📢Take action: p2a.co/lgQas5b
#LowerBills #CleanerAir #BetterBuildings
April 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Gas utilities make more $ replacing pipes than selling gas. We’re paying for gas infrastructure we don’t need.
The #NYHEATAct would cap bills, stop expansion, and fund clean heat when it’s cheaper.
📢Take action: p2a.co/lgQas5b
#LowerBills #CleanerAir #BetterBuildings
The #NYHEATAct would cap bills, stop expansion, and fund clean heat when it’s cheaper.
📢Take action: p2a.co/lgQas5b
#LowerBills #CleanerAir #BetterBuildings