Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was passed in 2019 to empower every New Yorker to fight climate change at home, at work, and in their communities.
Timeline
Beginning of 2020
The CLCPA comes into effect
End of 2020
23% increase in energy efficiency in state owned facilities
Beginning of 2021
Deadline for the Department of environmental Conservation to establish a greenhouse gas emissions limit and a social cost of carbon
Beginning of 2022
The New York State Climate Action Council will prepare and approve a scoping plan outlining recommendations to achieve emissions targets
Beginning of 2023
The council must submit its final scoping plan
Beginning of 2024
The Department of Environmental Conservation will create rules and regulations to ensure compliance with statewide emissions reductions and limits
December 31st, 2025
Develop 6,000 MW of distributed solar and a reduction of 185 trillion Btu through energy efficiency
End of 2030
Develop 3,000 MW of energy storage and a 40% reduction in emissions form the 1990 baseline
End of 2035
Develop 9,000 MW of offshore wind
End of 2040
100% clean greenhouse gas emissions free electrical grid in New York State
End of 2050
85% reduction in statewide emissions with 15% reduction from state created offsets for a net 100% reduction in emissions