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As the latest energy and climate debates continue, Consumer Energy Alliance remains an advocate for distilling the challenges ahead to implement all of the various state and federal renewable energy policy proposals and carbon reduction requirements. We hope communities and policymakers not only work to ensure reliability and economic efficiency, but a cleaner, more diverse energy mix that is able to access large amounts of energy, such as hydropower, without putting downward pressure on the budgets of families and small businesses.

Hydro In New York

State Resources

Take Action on Hydro Power in New York

In 2019, New York produced more hydroelectric power than any other state east of the Rocky Mountains and was the third-largest producer of hydroelectricity in the nation.

More than 300 hydroelectric generating stations – some very small, a few very large and many in between — connect to New York’s electric grid.

After traditional fuels, hydropower is set to deliver the most power to New York’s downstate residents this summer after the recent Indian Point nuclear facility closure.

Hydropower will be the dominant fuel source in upstate New York this summer with over 31% of the electricity share.

Local Initiatives

Assembly Bill 5822
Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located within Niagara County.

Assembly Bill 7404 / Senate Bill 4479
Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to enter into agreements to establish a New York renewable energy laboratory to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering, create jobs, promote economic development and manufacturing, and transfer knowledge and innovations to address the state’s energy and environmental goals.

Senate Bill 3652
Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located within the counties of Niagara and Orleans.

Senate Bill 5494
Prohibits the commissioner of general services from leasing or granting certain property rights to any entity to lay electric transmission lines when such lines transmit energy over an electric transmission line that interconnects a location outside of the United States when the transmission does not provide access to electric generating facilities within the state.

Assembly Bill 105
Establishes a renewable portfolio standard for electricity distributed in New York state and requires that certain percentages of all electricity sold in the state shall be qualified renewable energy.

Hydropower Energy News

New York City

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hydropower

The Might and Majesty of Hydropower

If you've been to the Cascades, Rocky Mountains, or Adirondacks, you've likely passed a hydropower dam or driven over one. Some are majestic, even...
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State of Play in New York

Since its foundation, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) has advocated for a balanced and thoughtful “all-of-the-above” energy and environmental policy that ensures price stability and...

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