Climate, Environment & Energy

NYSAC's summary of the 2025 State of the State address.

Learn about NYSAC's priorities for the 2025 State Legislative Session.

This week, New York’s municipal associations submitted testimony on the state’s energy plan, calling for a stronger partnership with local governments when it comes to implementing the state’s renewable energy goals.

Click the link to learn more and download a copy of the comments. 

NYSAC submitted written testimony to the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee this week as part of a hearing examining PFAS contamination in the environment.

See NYSAC's comments and recommendations for the NY Cap and Invest program's Use of Proceeds Framework.

Counties are invited to join Fordham University on Aug 1st for an information session on Environmental Justice grants available soon through the EPA.

Does your community need funding for a critical drinking water or sewer project? The NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) can help!

Read our comprehensive report of legislation with county impact that has passed both houses of the State Legislature 

County priorities for the remaining days of the 2024 Legislative Session.