Assemblyman Scott Gray

@AlexBGault “Against?” ehhh. Not enough to address affordability or lower current utility bills.

Gray, the Assembly energy cmte ranker, comes out against Hochul’s proposed CLCPA changes as not enough. No Republican seems thrilled about her plan, many citing similar issues. One might have thought they could be allies in efforts to cut back on the Act.

Meanwhile in NYS A10141 proposes a moratorium on Data Center…

Env group think statement said. “It will not maintain New York’s climate leadership, reduce energy bills, or protect the communities the law was intended to serve. We can and must do better.” NY is less than 0.5% of global emissions. Acting alone won’t change the climate but they are correct it has changed your utility bill. The proposed CLCPA amendments delay timelines without lowering today’s costs. New Yorkers deserve real relief, not window dressing.

The Governor states that the CLCPA is not responsible for your high energy costs. Check your utility bill to verify this claim. While her proposed changes may prevent future increases, they will not lower your current payments. This burden was created by NY policy — only by changing those policies can it be fixed.

Gov. Hochul touts $88.7B spent on clean energy as a success. The ratepayers who funded every dollar of it see it differently. The proposed CLCPA changes may slow future cost hikes, but do nothing about the bills you’re paying right now. That’s not reform — it’s not affordability — it’s inadequate.

Welcomed the team from Defense Physics Laboratory to the Capitol today. They’re a NYS startup building ultralight modular nuclear reactors in the kilowatt range — compact, portable, and designed for defense, disaster response, and off-grid power. Exciting innovation happening right here in New York. 🗽⚡ @NYPAenergy @NYSERDA @GovNuclear @nuclearny

What an honor to meet with Grand Chief Leonard Lazore and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) including the chiefs and sub chiefs — our neighbors in the North Country. Akwesasne is one proud Mohawk community with sovereign territory in the U.S.-Canada, served by two elected councils working in partnership. Our conversation centered on future energy development and the tremendous opportunities it presents for Akwesasne and the entire North Country region. I’ve always believed the best solutions come from working together, and this meeting reinforced that. I look forward to continuing this dialogue and turning shared energy goals into real results.

Excellent piece - however comparing solar deployment with sunny Texas to NYS is apples to oranges ⁦@johnmcdonald108⁩ empirereportnewyork.com/climate-and-en…

Interesting to hear the “temporary operator statute” mentioned only now in the North Star situation—particularly after a judge urged the NYS Department of Health to act with urgency. One would assume the court is familiar with the statutes available. wwnytv.com/2026/03/13/sta…

As New York aims for zero-emissions goals, advanced nuclear becomes $28B more attractive. With a 24/7 baseload, NY can avoid the costs required with overbuilding to compensate for lapses in weather from other intermittent zero-carbon solutions.

Meanwhile, the Assembly majority plans to allocate $100 million for electric school buses to avoid a constitutional challenge over an unfunded mandate. whec.com/top-news/news1… news10.com/video/four-ele…

Congratulations Ogdensburg and Heuvelton as well as Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Governor Hochul thanked Assemblyman Gray, noted she had known him from his time in local government, and said that “leadership matters and relationships matter” in serving the region.

An elderly New Yorker spent four months in the hospital. No one lived in her home. Her thermostat was set to 63 degrees. Her monthly bill? $500. @AndrewgrayS shares the story of a constituent and the real burden rising energy costs are placing on New Yorkers. Assembly Republicans "LOWER" plan offers real solutions. #energy #affordability #utilitybills #energycosts

Happy to have my good friend from high school @RealTomHoman stop in my office at the LOB yesterday, good time to catch up.

New York, Get Ready for Higher Energy Bills and Rolling Blackouts city-journal.org/article/new-yo…

@VaughnEGolden Oh

Meanwhile outside the state senate lobby…

Your Affordability is Our Fight

Hospitals in NYS are in the critical care unit, and no one is taking action. Half of the hospitals in New York State are operating at zero or negative margins and depend on billions in state support to survive. youtu.be/G_6-n7qEk8g?si…

@DanClarkReports Agreed, my opinion it was not leaked perhaps circulated with intention

I love how people have this picture in their mind that reporters met NYSERDA in a parking garage late at night to exchange a three-page document