South Fork Wind Project: Working Toward CLCPA Goals
New York is increasingly adopting clean energy strategies to meet the goals set forth in the state’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The CLCPA commits to 100% zero emission electricity by 2040 and sets legally binding emission reduction...
How Will CLCPA Requirements Pertaining to Disadvantaged Communities Impact Solid Waste Management Facilities?
New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act). This law is intended to significantly reduce the impact of New York State on climate change and to ensure these changes do not negatively...
How Will the CLCPA Impact Solid Waste Management Facilities?
New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2019 (CLCPA or Climate Act). This law is intended to significantly reduce the impact New York State has on climate change and to ensure that these changes do not...
NYS CLCPA’s Expected Effects on Transportation
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was passed in New York State in 2019 with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating the transition to clean energy. In order to meet the goals of the CLCPA, many changes will need to be...
Walden Conducts CLCPA and LL97 Talk for GNYADA Members
On October 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Walden’s President, Joseph Heaney III, P.E. conducted a webinar for members of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA). In his presentation, Heaney spoke about New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community...
NYSDEC Releases Guidance Documents for CLCPA and CRRA Compliance
This past December, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued two policies that will help mitigate the impacts of climate change. The first, Commissioner’s Policy on Climate Change (CP-49), outlines guidance on how to comply with the...
NYSDEC Explains CLCPA with New Policy, DAR-21
On December 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) proposed policy document DAR-21, titled “The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and Air Permit Applications.” This policy outlines the requirements for CLCPA...
New York State’s Community Air Monitoring Initiative
Background New York State is working to improve air quality for millions of people, as poor air quality is associated with detrimental health effects. The state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA or Climate Act) sets many ambitious goals to...
New York State’s Cap-and-Invest Program
New York State is taking a bold step in working against climate change with the launch of its Cap-and-Invest program. This initiative is a central part of the state's broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy and invest in a...
Additional $500K Available Through ‘Regenerate NY’ Forestry Cost Share Grant Program
Overview In early 2024, New York State announced an action plan to plant 25 million trees by 2033 in an effort to protect natural water bodies and safeguard clean water. The state’s ‘Regenerate NY’ Forestry Cost Share Grant Program provides funding to support this “25...