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Let Natural Gas Be An Option While New York Reduces Emissions

Affordability, Reliability, and Resiliency must be A PRIORITY!

Energy employees have several concerns about the recommendations in the CAC's draft Scoping Plan, which proposes eliminating natural gas as an energy option in New York State.

This costly endeavor is concerning for several reasons, including;
+ The need for massive renewable energy development & power grid expansion
+ Unknown costs to consumers for conversion & expansion to renewable energy
+ Unspecified projections in rising consumer costs from supply & demand issues

Additionally, New York State consultants estimate the cost to consumers resulting from eliminating natural gas could be as high as $25 billion in Western New York alone. This is just a monetary cost that does not account for the price families would pay if the power grid were unable to support the demand increase necessary for winter heating and electric vehicles.

As an energy industry employee, please consider sharing your concerns with the state's Climate Action Council and your legislator and ask them to reconsider the need for natural gas and its reliable delivery system as they determine the future of New York's energy footprint.

Let Natural Gas Be An Option While New York Reduces Emissions

Affordability, Reliability, and Resiliency must be A PRIORITY!

Energy employees have several concerns about the recommendations in the CAC's draft Scoping Plan, which proposes eliminating natural gas as an energy option in New York State.

This costly endeavor is concerning for several reasons, including;
+ The need for massive renewable energy development & power grid expansion
+ Unknown costs to consumers for conversion & expansion to renewable energy
+ Unspecified projections in rising consumer costs from supply & demand issues

Additionally, New York State consultants estimate the cost to consumers resulting from eliminating natural gas could be as high as $25 billion in Western New York alone. This is just a monetary cost that does not account for the price families would pay if the power grid were unable to support the demand increase necessary for winter heating and electric vehicles.

As an energy industry employee, please consider sharing your concerns with the state's Climate Action Council and your legislator and ask them to reconsider the need for natural gas and its reliable delivery system as they determine the future of New York's energy footprint.