The Sustainability Hub

September 29, 2023
NYS Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of $165 million in funding for community-based investments. These investments are aimed at enhancing the cultural and environmental aspects of local transportation systems while prioritizing safety, mobility, and sustainability. To find out what projects, efforts, and entities these funds will support, click the link above!

January 10, 2023
In her 2023-2024 budget proposal, Governor Kathy Hochul discussed a Cap-and-Invest Program that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in New York and invest revenue in clean energy and climate justice initiatives. To learn more about this program, click the link above!

November 8, 2022
The 2022 Bond Act allows the DEC to access government funding for water quality protection, climate change adaptation, resiliency enhancement, and green job creation. To learn more about the Bond Act, its priorities, and its funding categories, click the link above!

September 20, 2022
Learn about Executive Order 22, one of NYS Governor Kathy Hochul's newest initiatives for combating climate change in NY. This directive accelerates efforts to make NYS operations more sustainable. To learn how, click the link above!

May 12, 2022
Learn about how the NYS Governor plans to combat climate change! Read statements from the president of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)!