Implement cap and invest program designed to meet CLCPA emissions limits
Due Date
N/A
Responsible Entity
DEC, NYSERDA
Status
Pending: Information on the development of New York Cap and Invest is available here. After Governor Kathy Hochul delayed the implementation of the Cap and Invest Program, environmental organizations sued to compel the DEC to issue the regulations. On October 24, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Albany County, issued a decision requiring that DEC issue regulations that ensure the state will meet its greenhouse gas emissions mandate by February 6, 2025.
Page 341: "The Council recommends implementation of a cap-and-invest program designed to meet the Climate Act’s requirements and goals, including meeting the economywide emission limits, promoting climate justice, and mitigating leakage."