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orget baby steps—New York is taking a giant leap forward, setting an all-time U.S. record for the largest single-state investment in renewables. Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a new series of renewable energy projects, featuring three offshore wind and 22 land-based endeavors.
Once up and running, these facilities will churn out an impressive 6.4 gigawatts of green energy to provide electricity for 2.6 million homes, meeting 12% of the state's total electricity needs. On the dollar side of things, they're set to pour a massive $20 billion into the state's economy and create more than 8,300 stable, family-supporting jobs.
On the solar front, there are 14 different projects in the pipeline, spread out over various communities. For example, Cypress Creek Renewables will set up a 140-megawatt solar operation in Central New York, while AES plans a 200-megawatt venture in Finger Lakes. Altogether, land-based projects—comprising solar, onshore wind, and hydro—will contribute an impressive 2.4 gigawatts of power, enough to keep more than half a million New York homes running for the next 20 years or even more.
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So how does this all benefit the planet? Once all 6.4 gigawatts come online, they're forecasted to trim down annual greenhouse gas emissions by a staggering 9.4 million metric tons. That's the equivalent of taking more than 2 million cars off the road every year!
This bold move puts New York firmly on track to hit its target of drawing 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achieving a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040.
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"Today, we are taking action to keep New York’s climate goals within reach, demonstrating to the nation how to recalibrate in the wake of global economic challenges while driving us toward a greener and more prosperous future for generations to come," summarized Governor Hochul.
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