By 2030, NY and NJ’s first offshore wind farms could be operating, helping to achieve clean energy goals. But getting there will require collaboration, engagement, and wise investments for beneficial community outcomes.
Our region has committed to hit ambitious climate targets that approach or achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century. This requires an aggressive shift away from the status quo, and we must ensure that we address the climate crisis in ways that don’t trigger other crises of equity, affordability, or economic decline. Yet, even if we achieve these goals, we still must take steps to adapt. RPA is researching and advocating for policies that ensure our region’s communities and infrastructure are resilient to the impacts of climate change while reducing the severity of future impacts by decarbonizing the region’s buildings, transportation, and energy systems.
Climate change is here. The longer we put off addressing its root causes and preparing for its impacts, the more often we’ll be left to reckon with its aftermath.”
