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The New York State Energy Planning Board has unanimously approved the 2025 State Energy Plan, which aims to meet energy needs through 2040. The plan includes a broad strategy emphasizing reliability, affordability, and equity, and incorporates investments in renewable energy sources such as hydropower, solar, and wind, alongside modern gas infrastructure.

It has received support from conservative lawmakers and utility companies, though environmental groups have criticized it as overly conservative and insufficiently ambitious regarding renewable energy. The plan aligns with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) goals of greenhouse gas reductions and clean energy conversion by 2040. Stakeholders, including state officials and utility leaders, acknowledge the need for continued investment in both renewable and natural gas infrastructure to accommodate growing energy demands.