New York's Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a public hearing in Long Island City to discuss the Cap-and-Invest program, a policy proposal requiring corporations to pay for carbon emissions exceeding specific limits. The funds raised through this initiative are intended to finance energy efficiency projects that could significantly benefit households, particularly those struggling with rising electricity costs. Advocates stress that the upcoming hearing is an essential opportunity to encourage Gov. Kathy Hochul to finalize and implement this long-awaited program, which has been two years in the making, and to address urgent energy issues facing New Yorkers.
The Cap-and-Invest program aims to ensure corporations pay for carbon emissions, with funds for energy efficiency upgrades benefiting New York households.
Public hearings are crucial for pressure on Gov. Hochul, as the fully fleshed-out Cap-and-Invest program remains pending two years after its outline was released.
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