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Delay of the cap-and-invest climate program
Hochul shelved the cap-and-invest carbon-pricing program promised under the CLCPA, citing affordability. A court ordered overdue rules by Feb 2026; DEC appealed (stays the deadline), and end-of-May 2026 budget amendments statutorily pushed the deadline to Dec 31, 2028.
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The case on each side
Defenders argue
Hochul cited avoiding new consumer costs amid an affordability crisis.
Critics argue
Climate groups said the delay forfeits billions in benefits and misses legally binding targets.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026 · Nonpartisan accountability