What a fantastic deal, we have to Save The Planet!
New York state denies permits for two proposed natural gas-fired power plants
New York environmental regulators on Wednesday rejected permits to build two natural gas-fired power plants as the state focuses more on renewable projects and energy efficiency to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) denied air emissions permits for NRG Energy Inc’s proposed Astoria gas turbine project in the New York City borough of Queens, and Danskammer Energy LLC’s proposed Danskammer repowering project in Newburgh on the Hudson River.
In both cases, the DEC said: “Our review determined the proposed project does not demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.”
The 2019 act seeks to achieve 100% zero-emission electricity in the state by 2040.
This has made many Democrat Warmists happy
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement applauding the DEC’s decisions to deny the permits.
“Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, and we owe it to future generations to meet our nation-leading climate and emissions reduction goals,” the Democratic governor said.
Kathy doesn’t have to worry about paying her electric bill, the taxpayer does. She won’t have to turn out any lights nor prioritize heating vs food. And AOC is thrilled
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Let’s look at one of those articles
Higher Home Heating Costs Could Burn a Hole in Your Wallet This Winter
Pandemic-battered families face skyrocketing heating costs this winter, with year-on-year prices set to rise by as much as 54% for some households, according to the annual winter fuel outlook released this week from the Energy Information Administration.
“We expect that households across the United States will spend more on energy this winter compared with the past several winters because of these higher energy prices and because we assume a slightly colder winter than last year in much of the United States,â€Â the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in the report.
Prices are forecast to rise by more than 40% for households who use heating oil, affecting the Northeast in particular; and will increase 30% for natural gas and 54% for propane. Those who heat with electricity could see 6% increases.
How much will this hurt New Yorkers?
In August 2021, residents in the New York City metropolitan area paid a total of 22.6 cents per kWh for electricity, 56.9 percent more than the national average of 14.4 cents per kWh.
In May 2021, electricity in New York is among the most expensive in the country, with consumers paying an average of 18.27 cents per kWh. For comparison, the national average is 11.53 cents per kWh.
They could have offset this by building more reliable, efficient, low cost natural gas plants, but, not, they want expensive, unreliable solar and wind. Good luck providing energy for NYC, AOC. And, yes, those natural gas plants would make zero difference for this year, but would be helpful going forward. But, hey, no complaints, New Yorkers, you voted for this.
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