New York State Energy Planning Board

In 2024, work began to update New York’s recommendations to meet energy needs through 2040. And on Tuesday, the New York State Energy Planning Board unanimously approved a state energy plan. The plan embraces a broad strategy that some environmental groups have labeled as too conservative.

(Airs 12/19/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her support this week for medical aid in dying legislation, the New York State Energy Planning Board adopts an energy plan for the state, and we’ll visit a high school to talk to educators and students about how the cell phone ban is going.

NYSERDA's Doreen Harris says the state energy plan is a key element for setting state energy policy

The New York State Energy Planning Board has released its 2025 Draft State Energy Plan, outlining New York's efforts to combat climate change and decarbonize the grid over the next 15 years.