Presentation on the New York State Climate Action Council’s Draft Scoping Plan as part of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

On April 28, Maureen Leddy, Director of DEC’s Office of Climate Change and John Lee, Senior Advisor, NYSERDA provided an overview of the Climate Action Council’s Draft Scoping Plan, which is a framework for how the State will meet its ambitious climate targets under the nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The Scoping Plan includes a strategy among various sectors - including buildings, transportation, land use and local government, and others - to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve a carbon-neutral economy while creating jobs and ensuring climate justice.

The Scoping Plan is now out for public comment and review through June 10, 2022, with public hearings scheduled across the State in April and May. 

WEBINAR Recording 

PRESENTATION - Draft Scoping Plan Overview 

Public hearings
April 5, 4:00            Bronx Community College, Bronx
April 6, 4:00            Brookhaven Town Hall, Brookhaven
April 12, 4:00          Binghamton University, Binghamton
April 14, 4:00          Empire State Plaza, Albany
April 26, 4:00          SUNY-ESF, Syracuse
April 27, 3:30          Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Buffalo
May 3, 4:00             NYC City College of Technology, Brooklyn
May 7, 10:00am      Virtual
May 10, 4:00           The Wild Center, Tupper Lake
May 11, 4:00            Virtual

CLICK HERE for venue and pre-registration information, webcast for viewing in-person hearings, and links to virtual hearings

Written comment submissions:
Comment period ends June 10, 2022