Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration released its long-awaited state energy plan last month, mapping out where New York stands on making its economy greener — admitting projections underlined in the 2019 climate law likely won’t be reality anytime soon.

NY1 spoke to critics on both sides of the aisle who argue Hochul might be interested in delaying controversial and likely expensive regulations until after her 2026 reelection bid.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York likely won’t meet several key benchmarks mandated in the Climate Leadership and Protection Act enacted in 2019

NY1 spoke to critics on both sides of the aisle who argue Hochul might be interested in delaying controversial and likely expensive regulations until after her 2026 reelection bid

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