CLIMATE JOBS NY

October 2023

On October 11th, Climate Jobs New York joined a rally in Long Beach to support Offshore Wind and the advancement of renewable energy projects in New York State. CJNY stood together with environmental groups–The Citizens Campaign for the Environment, New York League of Conservation Voters, and Operation Splash–and with labor groups–The Long Island Federation of Labor, The Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffok, The NYC District Council of Carpenters, and Iron Workers Local Union 361.

Executive Director of CJNY, Lenore Friedlaender, said “The responsible development of offshore wind is critical for New York to achieve the goals established in the CLCPA and establishing a just and sustainable future for all New Yorkers. Climate Jobs New York supports the development of offshore wind and is fighting to make sure that it is done in a way that is equitable, responsible, and creates thousands of good jobs that lead to good careers.”

 

To see video of the rally click here!

On Tuesday, October 24th Governor Hochul announced the largest-ever state investment in renewable energy projects. The awards covered three new offshore wind and many land-based renewable energy projects. In total, these projects represent 6.4 gigawatts of clean energy production, which is sufficient to power 2.6 million homes in New York state. With the inclusion of two offshore wind blade and nacelle manufacturing sites, these awards stand to create 8,300 jobs. 

The offshore wind projects were awarded to: Attentive Energy One, Community Offshore Wind, and Excelsior Wind. These projects are slated to come online for commercial operation by 2030. In addition, numerous land-based renewable energy projects were announced that include 

14 new solar projects, six wind repowering projects, one new wind project, and one return-to-service hydroelectric project, totaling a combined 2,410 megawatts. 

Execuitve Director Lenore Friedlaender said: “CJNY looks forward to working with the Governor, NYSERDA and the industry to make these projects a reality and on the important transmission, grid and port infrastructure  enhancements necessary for robust and successful renewable energy industries.”

 

See Governor Hochul’s full announcement here!

CJNY "Member Voices" Program

CJNY has created a “Member Voices" Program to showcase the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the working people our affiliate unions represent. Too often, the voices of workers are left out of the conversation–we are going to change that! Through “Member Voices,” CJNY will be convening interview sessions that bring together rank-and-file members from across the wide-ranging fields they work in. Their viewpoints matter, and making sure their beliefs and hopes are heard is the best way to change minds in our local communities and the larger public. By creating this platform, we will bring members’ voices to the forefront of the discussion on climate change, the renewable energy industry, and the just transition to a green economy.

Take a look at what members of CJNY affiliate unions have to say here!