Bad data, miscalculations behind NYs lagging green energy goals [Video]

By Molly Burke | Times Union, Albany

Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing to develop a backup plan for not meeting those goals, according to an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.

The audit of the Public Service Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority focused on their roles in implementing the provisions of the 2019 legislation that set bold mandates that include having 70% renewable electricity sources by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2040 — goals that many business leaders and experts familiar with power production have long cautioned are unattainable.