The New York Affordable Clean Power Alliance has released a report highlighting significant risks posed by the state’s renewable energy goals, particularly concerning electric reliability. The push to phase out fossil fuels under Governor Kathy Hochul's Climate Action Plan is seen as problematic due to insufficient replacement with renewable energy sources like solar and offshore wind, which are inherently less reliable. This situation has resulted in alarming utility rate increases for New Yorkers, prompting concerns about potential blackouts, especially in high-demand situations like winter.
The Alliance warns that New York's ambitious renewable energy targets threaten electric reliability, leading to potential blackouts, especially during high-demand periods.
The state's Climate Action Plan pushes for the closure of reliable natural-gas power plants without sufficient replacement, raising concerns about electricity supply.
Renewables are intrinsically less reliable than fossil fuels, depending on favorable weather conditions which complicates balancing real-time supply with demand.
Governor Hochul's environmental policies are financially burdensome for New York residents, contributing to utility rate hikes while failing to deliver the promised benefits.
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