"The governor wants to delay regulatory deadlines and implement accounting changes that will make emissions reduction targets easier to meet."

"ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul is backing measures that would weaken the strict deadlines for implementing New York’s landmark climate law and make the targets easier to meet.

Hochul has formally proposed changing the way the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act calculates New York’s emissions, effectively requiring less aggressive reductions, according to three people familiar with the proposal who were granted anonymity to discuss the ongoing negotiations.

The governor has also proposed delaying the timeline to establish regulations to achieve the goals — which is the subject of ongoing litigation — to 2030, while keeping the law’s emissions deadlines intact."

Marie J. French reports for Politico March 20, 2026. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Hochul Moves to Delay and Alter Climate Law, Citing Energy Prices" (New York Times) [3]