National Grid (downstate) was supposed to release a tool today comparing the costs/benefits of different kinds of heating options like heat pumps, "natural" gas, and oil.

Now, they're delaying the release of this tool until after the legislative session.🤔
Good thing LIPA released this fact sheet:

Heat pumps are the most cost-effective way to decarbonize our buildings!

"With LIPA rebates, building a new all-electric home with a heat pump costs less than a home connected to the natural gas system."
flipsnack.com/lipower/lipa-b…
Meanwhile, National Grid is continuing to expand their gas system, and they're funding a front group called "NYers for Affordable Energy" to try to kill the #RenewableHeatNow policies we need:
@CarlHeastie don't cave to fossil fuel industry pressure.

We need the All-Electric Building Act in the budget!

It's feasible, it's cost-effective, and the Climate Action Council has said it's needed to meet our climate targets. We can't afford to delay! #RenewableHeatNow

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Apr 2
This is why fossil fuel companies are scared and are pressuring the Assembly and @CarlHeastie to slow down electrification 👇
21,500 heat pumps were installed last year in NY - 3x more than the year before. If we can sustain this growth, we’ll be installing hundreds of thousands in a few years and we’ll meet @GovKathyHochul’s goal of 2 million all-electric homes by 2030
We have this chance, but only if we enact the right policies, as determined by the Climate Action Council.
1st step is a prohibition on fossil fuels in new construction, which costs nothing. @GovKathyHochul and @AndreaSCousins are ready to do this.
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The nuclear industry always exploits and harms Indigenous communities.

Dr. Tommy Rock explains that the Navajo Nation contains over 500 abandoned uranium mines, which leads to contaminated water.
Uranium enters people’s bodies through inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and circulation.

#WaterIsLife

The Navajo Nation has a right to clean water and healthy air!
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Indian Point nuclear plant is closing this week.

Some people are relieved and continue to work for a nuclear-free, carbon-free energy future in NY.

Others are fear mongering and spreading misinformation.

Here’s what’s going on... 👇
Indian Point will shut down for good reasons.

It has had 7 malfunctions including an explosion, radiation leaks, and an oil spill.

It was rated #1 in the US for risk of meltdown due to earthquake.

20 million people live within 50 miles of Indian Point.
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The uranium fuel used in nuclear plants poisons Indigenous communities and miners here and abroad.

All reactors also routinely release radioactivity.

Contrary to what pro-nuclear advocates say, there is no safe level of radiation for human health.
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