ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s energy planning board on Dec. 16 voted unanimously to approve the more than 1,050-page state energy plan.
The plan includes recommendations that will guide the state’s energy-related decision making. The recommendations are based on findings from more than a year-long assessment of current systems and future energy needs through 2040.
The plan incorporates the energy blueprint of “all of the above” that Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for the state to adopt to meet its growing electricity needs.
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The plan embraces the state’s continued commitment to renewables while also noting that New York will need a variety of energy sources, like advanced nuclear and natural gas, to help the state meet its overall energy needs over the next 15 years, the state said.
Doreen Harris, president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), chairs the state energy planning board.
Fact sheets summarizing the state’s future energy blueprint are available on the state energy plan website.
Reaction
In response to the plan approval, Sally Librera, president of National Grid New York, issued the following statement, also on Dec. 16:
“NYSERDA and the State Energy Planning Board demonstrated strong, thoughtful leadership in their 2025 State Energy Plan, expanding on Governor Hochul’s call for an all-of-the above approach,” Librera said. “Importantly, the plan recognizes critical electric and natural gas infrastructure investments are needed to meet the growing demands of our customers, including businesses that power our economy. National Grid stands ready to support the next phase of policy making that will ensure New York’s reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.”
In a Dec. 17 statement, Stacey Duncan, CEO of the Leadership Alliance in the Binghamton area, said she applauds the plan’s unanimous approval and supports continued dialogue on an “all of the above” approach to utilizing New York’s diverse energy resources to address “critical” immediate and long-term needs.
“We believe a commonsense transition to an affordable and accessible clean energy future is possible through continued planning and investment in infrastructure that will support our economic development needs and create a sustainable future. Thank you to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) President & CEO Doreen Harris, and all state agencies involved in this significant achievement,” Duncan said.
