NYSERDA Electric Vehicle Propaganda
22 hours ago Guest Blogger
Roger Caiazza
Here is another example of a jurisdiction desperately trying to put a positive spin on their floundering net-zero transition efforts.
The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) has an important role in the Climate Act implementation. They publish “featured stories” that “take you inside the work to build a clean energy future in New York.” The term “propaganda” implies the dissemination of information, often biased or misleading, to promote a particular agenda. That description perfectly describes the February 11 Clean Energy Growth story “EVs hit record numbers in NY and the US”.
New York’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (Climate Act) established a New York “Net Zero” target (85% reduction in GHG emissions and 15% offset of emissions) by 2050. It includes two 2030 targets: an interim emissions reduction target of a 40% GHG reduction by 2030 and a mandate that 70% of the electricity must come from renewable energy by 2030. The Climate Action Council (CAC) was responsible for preparing the Scoping Plan that outlined how to “achieve the State’s bold clean energy and climate agenda.” After a year-long review, the Scoping Plan was finalized at the end of 2022. Since then, the State has been trying to implement the Scoping Plan recommendations through regulations, proceedings, and legislation.
This article compares the numbers in the “EVs hit record numbers in NY and the US” story and the numbers in the Scoping Plan.
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/02/14/nyserda-electric-vehicle-propaganda/
