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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · 10d

Tell the Governor you agree!

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · 10d

While the Governor held a secretive nuclear industry summit inside, we joined with Haudenosaunee Nations, climate organizations, and community members to highlight the costly risks of her nuclear energy plan, and call for a renewable future.

group of 80 people assembled in Syracuse with pro renewable energy, anti nuclear energy banners and signs

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Sep 5

Because there was no Draft State Energy Plan Hearing in Syracuse, we joined allies at the hearing in Rochester yesterday to tell @governor.ny.gov:

-End the "100 foot rule" forcing us to fund more methane gas
-No new nuclear
-More renewables, energy efficiency, and grid resiliency

photo of a group of people at the Rochester Energy Plan Hearing holding a "nuclear free + carbon free" banner

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ALIGN NY @alignny.bsky.social · Jul 17

We’re hiring!

ALIGN is looking for an Economic Justice Campaign Manager to join our movement for a just and equitable New York. Join the team that fought to raise the minimum wage, defeat Amazon, and more!

Apply now: alignny.org/economic-jus...

White and green text on blue background: We’re hiring an Economic Justice Campaign Manager!

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Jun 24

Join us in Syracuse on Thursday, June 26 at 10:30am! Hold Micron and decision-makers accountable to the promises they made! No poisoning of our air and water. No buildout and increase in use of dirty energy.

Press Conference on Micron: June 26, 10:30am at Carnegie Building 335 Montgomery St, Syracuse. Join SustainCNY for a presser. Advocates will share concerns about Micron's plans in CNY, and we will deliver our petition with over 1,500 signatures to OCIDA. We request a 120-day public comment period and 5 public hearings. Keep Micron & decision-makers accountable!

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Jun 16

With @renewableheatnow.bsky.social in Albany today calling for the Assembly to to say YES to cleaner heat and lower bills.

Last week, the Senate passed bills to end gas expansion subsidies and give New Yorkers the chance to choose cleaner alternatives. All eyes are on the Assembly! #NYHEAT

advocates in Albany with "Cleaner Heat, Lower Bills" signs, calling for the NY Heat Act

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Jun 8

Your arrival was perfectly timed, Henry's speech was amazing, and we love the song! (But I've forgotten the 3rd line; could you please remind us of the whole song?)

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · May 22

“It’s a critical moment and there are many tools that the state needs to bring to bear to address the energy affordability crisis that we’re facing"

--AGREE's Executive Director Jessica Azulay on #NYHEAT in @lohud.bsky.social.

Read more: www.lohud.com/story/news/2...

How leaking gas pipes are costing NY utilities billions per year, and inflating bills

Clean energy groups say fixing leaky gas pipes costs state ratepayers billions of dollars that would be better spent on electrification.

www.lohud.com

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · May 21

TIME IS RUNNING OUT—The NY Legislature must pass the NY HEAT Act this session!

June 5 – We’re rallying in Albany to fight for energy affordability & climate action.
We need your voice! Join the rally & advocacy day: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow

#RenewableHeatNow #NYHEAT #CleanerHeatLowerBills #PassNYHEAT

Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social · Apr 17

The fate of the world depends on us getting off fossil fuels. The #NYHEAT Act stops wasteful pipeline spending & invests in clean energy—saving families up to $136/month. It’s good for the planet and your wallet.

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · May 6

Thank you @pamelahunter128.bsky.social! We appreciate you speaking out in support of the NY HEAT Act and energy affordability. With gas bills going up, we simply can't wait another year for this crucial legislation. Let’s get it done! #NYHEAT #cleanerheatlowerbills

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · May 1

The GAP Fund will help thousands of New Yorkers upgrade to safer, healthier homes. Read this excellent op-ed from @senatorleawebb.bsky.social and Matt Dennis of HALCO on how:

www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...

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Senator Lea Webb @senatorleawebb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Too many families in our state are living in unsafe, unhealthy homes. The good news is that we have the tools to fix it. I wrote an op-ed with Matt Dennis from HALCO about why we fund the Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Fund in this year’s state budget. Read here

www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Apr 18

1 in 7 New Yorkers are least two months behind on energy bills. It’s time for Albany to act and help households upgrade with energy-efficient measures that lower utility costs, enhance affordability, & create good-paying jobs.

Read more from @weact4ej.bsky.social

www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

Commentary: How to ensure New York's energy efficiency initiatives have the biggest impact

Commentary: Programs helping with home efficiency upgrades should target resources to low- and middle-income New Yorkers.

www.timesunion.com

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Apr 15

REGISTER TODAY to have your voice heard and take action at our annual Earth Day Advocacy Day. This is a chance for you to make a real impact for yourself and fellow New Yorkers! Register using our link bit.ly/EDAD25

Two weeks from today! Can't wait! #EDAD25 #EarthDay

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New Yorkers for Clean Power @nyforcleanpower.org · Apr 15

Gas utilities make more $ replacing pipes than selling gas. We’re paying for gas infrastructure we don’t need.

The #NYHEATAct would cap bills, stop expansion, and fund clean heat when it’s cheaper.

📢Take action: p2a.co/lgQas5b

#LowerBills #CleanerAir #BetterBuildings

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · Apr 14

Bone chilling.

A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.

1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Apr 10

"This is an opportunity for the Assembly, the Senate, and @governor.ny.gov to come together at the table, put this money in the final budget, and deliver on this incredible opportunity for healthy, safe and affordable housing for New Yorkers."

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Apr 10

AGREE's Executive Director Jessica Azulay explains why there's a critical need for $200 million dollars in the state budget for the Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Fund (GAP Fund).

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Apr 7

We have been organizing our "Breathe Easy" events in communities around NYS to connect people with the resources they need for cleaner air and lower energy bills and to build support for the #NYHEAT Act. Text "NYHEAT" to 52886 to get a link to take action!
youtu.be/b96eMN-Frkc

Breathe Easy Event Northeast Bronx YMCA

YouTube video by Renewable Heat Now

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New Yorkers for Clean Power @nyforcleanpower.org · Apr 5

Ordinary New Yorkers need energy bill relief—"New Yorkers are paying more every year for the same outdated, dirty system, when we could be paying less for new, better technology."

(3-minute read) bit.ly/4iXmgGY

#NYHEAT @renewableheatnow.bsky.social

Ordinary New Yorkers need energy bill relief. Let's pass NY HEAT Act | Opinion

Rather than giving our money to the oil and gas industry, let’s prioritize saving money for ordinary New Yorkers.

bit.ly

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Alliance for a Green Economy 🌱 @agreeny.bsky.social · Apr 3

New York continues to spend billions on outdated gas infrastructure.

A new @switch.box report shows targeted electrification is a smarter, cheaper path— the NY HEAT Act can make it happen.

On 4/8, join us and @nyforcleanpower.bsky.social to learn more bit.ly/Electrify-NYS

#NYHEATAct

Graphic for Targeted Electrification in New York Teach in with Jessica Azulay, Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) and Juan-Pablo Velez, Executive Director of Switchbox. Tuesday, April 8, Noon to 1 P.M.

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Renewable Heat Now Campaign @renewableheatnow.bsky.social · Mar 28

NYS spends billions on outdated gas infrastructure. New report by @switch.box shows targeted electrification is a smarter, cheaper path - #NYHEAT Act can make it happen. @nyforcleanpower.bsky.social @agreeny.bsky.social

🗓️ April 8, 12 PM | Virtual
bit.ly/Electrify-NYS

#Electrification #NYHEATAct

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · Mar 27

Important climate fight in blue New York, where Dem assembly members can get the NY HEAT Act done--or they can, uh, pull a Schumer.
www.weny.com/story/526293...

New York Senate Republicans want HEAT Act removed from state budget

WENY News is the ABC, CBS & CW affiliate serving Elmira, Corning, Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Mansfield, Wellsboro and communities of the Twin Tiers region of New York and Pennsylvania.

www.weny.com

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