In response to Governor Hochul’s announcement of funding for the Sustainable Future Fund, Environmental Advocates NY Deputy Executive Director Katherine Nadeau issued the following statement:
“Environmental Advocates NY applauds Governor Hochul’s announced spending plan for the $1 billion Sustainable Future Fund, because it shows how states like New York can lead the way on climate —even in the face of severe federal budget cuts and regulatory rollbacks.
“Through the Sustainable Future Fund, proposed by Governor Hochul and championed by legislative leaders in this year’s state budget, New York is investing in initiatives that will lower New Yorkers’ energy bills. Funding for home efficiency, decarbonizing our schools, building a stronger, more resilient grid, cleaner energy sources, and creating green jobs isn’t just symbolic — it’s a meaningful step toward a future of more affordable energy, long-term resilience, and economic opportunity.
“And we urge the governor to go even further in moving New York, and the nation, away from dirty, dangerous fossil fuels. Rejecting President Trump’s fracked gas pipelines and launching the Clean Air initiative to reduce pollution and cut energy bills even more will make New York more affordable, cleaner, and more resilient.”
