SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
What New York City is Doing
Pledge to be a carbon neutral city by 2050
The Mayor’s Office for Climate and Environmental Justice has pledged to transform the city’s electrical grid to one that is 100% powered by zero-emissions resources by 2040.
Climate Mobilization Act
This law will set strict greenhouse gas emissions for buildings exceeding 25,000 square feet, starting in 2024.
New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) appeal
The ability to obtain cost-effective energy was increased through this appeal to the state government.
Clean energy for NYC government-owned property
With the city owning a number of properties throughout Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Queens, and Brooklyn, some of the government departments housed on these properties have made a pledge to move toward using renewable energy.