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What Does Closing Indian Point Mean for NYC Carbon Emissions?

October 17, 2018 | Urban Green Council

There is an elephant looming in NYC’s climate planning: the loss of 2,000 megawatts of low-carbon electricity from Indian Point Energy Center.
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New York City Just Took Historic Step Toward Cutting Its Top Source Of Climate Pollution

August 20, 2018 | Huffington Post

One of City Council's strongest environmental advocates is drafting legislation based on the 80x50 Buildings Partnership's recent report.
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New Proposal to Cut Building Emissions Finds Traction in City Council

August 20, 2018 | WNYC

City Councilman Costa Constantinidess shared his support for the 80x50 Buildings Partnership's work and announced that he will use the Blueprint for Efficiency to help draft a new emissions-reduction bill.
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Key lawmaker supports conclusion of recent environmental report

August 20, 2018 | Crain's NY

City Councilman Costa Constantinides is drafting legislation inspired by the Blueprint for Efficiency.
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Big NYC Landlords Join Plan to Cut Energy Use 20% by 2030

August 15, 2018 | Bloomberg

The 80x50 Buildings Partnership brought together leaders in real estate, labor, energy efficiency, nonprofit and government to reduce NYC emissions.