Albany Democrats wouldn't have any standards at all if it weren't for double standards – especially when it comes to “green” energy.
New York’s renewable energy plans have been slashed, as a new report shows, highlighting the disconnect between radical policy proposals and real-world implementation.
In 2019, New York State set a fanciful goal of reaching 70% renewable energy by 2030.
But in a new report that deals a devastating blow to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda, The state now acknowledges that they are on track to achieve that goal by a wide margin — and not by a small margin.
By 2030, New York will meet only 44% of its renewable energy goal.
Hochul's government now wants to postpone the renewable energy deadline to 2033.
But New York realizes (and admits) that they are not on track to achieve their “green” goals, but that hasn't stopped them from trying to impose the same goals on private companies.
Earlier this year, New York State Attorney General Letitia James [pictured above] A lawsuit has been filed against beef producer JBS USA, accusing it of misleading consumers by misrepresenting the environmental impact of its production and claiming the company would “achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.”
This is the height of hypocrisy The state is currently targeting JBS for allegedly misleading consumers because the company fell short of its 2040 goals and the state failed to meet its own unachievable goals.
Instead of admitting that the government misled New Yorkers, New York is now finding its own excuses for failing to achieve its goals.
They attributed this to a variety of factors including “supply chain disruptions” and “geopolitical developments.” Another excuse the state tries to come up with is Developers are canceling contracts due to record “twin inflation” and rising costs.
The state expects private companies to meet standards [it] Won't happen. Rather than recognizing the flaws in the Hochul plan and abandoning unachievable and counterproductive net-zero targets, they are doubling down on trying to enforce them on private companies.
They should be embarrassed by their hypocrisy.
Furthermore, their failure undermines their credibility in prosecuting other similar deficiencies, but it also calls into question the practicality of these renewable energy and net zero targets.
If Hochul wants to propose a serious energy plan for New Yorkers, it should be based on energy abundance, affordability, choice, innovation, reliability and common sense, not on the unattainable ideas pushed by radical environmentalists , counterproductive goals that are unworkable in reality.
All of this underscores the need for reliable energy and the need to reverse the nation’s ban on safe natural gas extraction.
Reversing the ban on natural gas drilling would not only help create more jobs in the South, But it will also revitalize communities, lower energy costs and provide the entire country with abundant, reliable energy.
As these renewable energy deadlines approach, We can expect the Hochul administration to continue to change the goalposts rather than address the underlying issues.
New York policymakers failed to foresee economic conditions that would affect the viability of renewable energy. Ultimately, New York's changing schedule reflects poorly on the state.
Bottom line: New York’s lofty climate goals are nothing more than political posturing and embracing a “the rules are for you, but not for me” mentality.
Our leaders must seriously correct course and focus on achievable goals, a genuine commitment to sustainable energy practices, and all of the above that strengthen our workers and give our job creators the best chance at success.
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