06/05/2026
Happy World Environment Day! 🌍 Today, June 5th, is a global reminder that the choices we make about energy, infrastructure, and innovation shape the planet we leave behind. At NYPA, that reminder hits close to home, because it's literally our job.
Here's a fun fact: over 80% of the electricity NYPA produces comes from clean, renewable hydropower.
New York has set some of the boldest climate targets in the nation: 70% renewable energy by 2030, a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, and economywide carbon neutrality by mid-century. NYPA is at the center of making that happen.
HERE'S A SNAPSHOT OF WHAT WE'RE DOING
☀️Going renewable: Developing solar, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, and geothermal projects across New York State to expand our clean energy portfolio.
🏢Decarbonizing state buildings: Leading the Decarbonization Leadership Program to cut carbon emissions at 15 of New York's highest-emitting state facilities.
🔌Expanding EV charging: Rolling out EV charging infrastructure across the state as part of New York's clean transportation push.
🍃Building the green workforce: Investing $20M+ in clean energy workforce development and training so New Yorkers can lead the transition.
🧑🤝🧑Investing in communities: Directing clean energy benefits to disadvantaged communities — because a just transition means no one gets left behind.
Every kilowatt of clean power, every upgraded building, every trained worker — it all adds up. And on World Environment Day, we're reminded of exactly why it matters.
What are you doing to power a cleaner tomorrow? Let us know in the comments. 👇
