Greater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement on CLCPA Changes Voted On in New York State Budget
May 26, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy:
“Today, practicality and feasibility were prioritized with the changes passed to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act — changes based in reality that utilize an all-of-the-above approach to energy to prioritize affordable and reliable power for our homes and businesses. By adjusting timelines and aligning measurement protocols with international standards, New York State is setting itself up for long-term success, keeping businesses here to invest in people, communities, and innovation. Greater Rochester Chamber is grateful to Governor Hochul for championing this effort, and to our partners in the legislature for their support for this common-sense policy reform.”
This statement is in response to reforms made to New York State’s 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, voted on by the New York State Senate and Assembly in the transportation and economic development budget bill today.
Greater Rochester Chamber will continue to react as the FY27 New York State budget is finalized. As the primary advocate for the Finger Lakes Region’s business community, we are committed to advocating strongly for an environment that promotes the success of our members and of our economy at the local, state, and federal levels, and will update our community on what these proposals mean for our region and its businesses.