Virtual Information Session Announced for Disadvantaged Communities Investments and Benefits Reporting Guidance

Public Invited to Feb. 1 Information Session on Draft Guidance For New York State Entities that Supports Implementation of Climate Act’s Equity and Justice Requirements

January 24, 2024

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will host a virtual information session on Feb. 1, about the draft reporting guidance to implement the requirement that New York State entities account for investments and benefits in disadvantaged communities under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act).

The draft Disadvantaged Communities Investments and Benefits Reporting Guidance is a blueprint for reporting energy efficiency and clean energy program investments by State entities in disadvantaged communities and will advance consistency and transparency in complying with the Climate Act requirement that a minimum of 35 percent, with a goal of 40 percent, of the State’s clean energy investments benefit disadvantaged communities.

On Jan. 3, 2024, DEC and NYSERDA released the draft Disadvantaged Communities Investments and Benefits Reporting Guidance for New York State entities, for public comment. At the Feb. 1 information session, DEC and NYSERDA will provide an overview of the proposed guidelines and take questions on the draft guidance and future implementation.

When: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, 2 p.m. ET
Where: Via WebEx
Webinar number: 161 230 4381
Webinar password: welcome2.1.24 (93526632 from phones)
Audio: Dial 1-518-549-0500; Access code: 161 230 4381

All New Yorkers are welcome to provide input on the draft guidance for how New York State will track progress toward addressing the interests and priorities of historically marginalized communities as the State continues to transition to an inclusive clean energy economy that reduces pollution, addresses systemic inequities, and expands economic opportunity for all New Yorkers.

Written comments on the proposed guidance may be submitted until close of business Feb. 23, 2024. Comments can be submitted to Alanah Keddell-Tuckey, NYSDEC - Office of Environmental Justice, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-1550 or email [email protected]. Include "Draft Disadvantaged Communities Reporting Guidance" in the subject line of the email.

For more information about New York's climate efforts, visit the Climate Act website .