ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state has approved a plan to generate half of the state's power from renewable sources by the year 2030, joining California in setting one of the most ambitious clean energy goals in the nation.
The state Public Service Commission approved the proposal Monday, which details how New York will meet Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's goal to roughly double the state's use of renewable energy in 14 years.
The plan includes billions of dollars in subsidies to keep upstate nuclear plants operational while the use of solar and wind energy ramps up.
While many environmental groups cheer policy, some oppose what they call a costly and unnecessary investment in nuclear power.
Commission Chairwoman Audrey Zibelman says the goal is a sound and realistic way to reduce fossil fuel emissions.
