Transportation and Climate

PEONY Transportation and Climate Page

This page lists my posts on climate-related transportation initiatives. Note that I have posted essays on the Transportation Climate Initiative at Watts Up with That.

Watts Up with That

Northeast United States Transportation Climate Initiative Draft Framework October 2, 2019

Transportation Climate Initiative Update December 19, 2019

Transportation Climate Initiative Request to Comment February 24, 2020

Pragmatic Environmentalist of New York

October 28 2019 Buffalo NYS Public Participation Workshop on Regional Approaches to Climate and Transportation October 29, 2019

Regulatory Assistance Project Electric Vehicle Roadmap March 10, 2020

Green Car Journal Perspective: What Happened to Bridge Technology? January 11, 2023

NYS Proposed Amendments to Vehicle Emission Standards March 5, 2023

California Tipping Point January 9, 2025

NYSERDA Electric Vehicle Propaganda February 25, 2025

Ellenbogen: Another Reason to Pause the Climate Act – Electric Trucks March 13, 2025

Stop Energy Sprawl Call for ActionApril 25, 2026
I have been privileged to join Stop Energy Sprawl monthly meetings for some time. I always learn something and have been impressed with the dedication of its members. This post describes a recent distribution to its members titled “Tell New York State ‘It’s Time to Pause the CLCPA!’ and save our communities”. I am convinced that … Continue reading "Stop Energy Sprawl Call for Action"
Why “Cheap Renewables” Don’t Deliver Cheap ElectricityApril 23, 2026
In a recent article I noted instances where Governor Hochul and Public Service Commission Chair Rory Christian have raised the possibility for limited changes to the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (Climate Act) interim targets primarily because of affordability concerns. Proponents disagree insisting that renewables currently provide cheapest electricity. I addressed this myth based … Continue reading "Why “Cheap Renewables” Don’t Deliver Cheap Electricity"
Senator Harkham Climate Act Mal-InformationApril 20, 2026
New York State Sen. Peter Harckham argues that New York’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (Climate Act). will reduce high utility rates “if we let it.” He blames today’s affordability crisis entirely on fossil fuel volatility, dismisses nuclear as a “fantasy,” and claims that if we just double down on renewables and distributed solar, … Continue reading "Senator Harkham Climate Act Mal-Information"
The Enemy of GoodApril 19, 2026
Kris Martin has put together a superb overview (Substack post and PDF copy) of the myths of New York’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (Climate Act). Governor Hochul has suggested some changes to the Climate Act but even the suggestion of incorporating any lessons learned in the last six years is anathema to the … Continue reading "The Enemy of Good"
Cheap Renewables MythApril 16, 2026
In a recent article I noted instances where Governor Hochul and Public Service Commission Chair Rory Christian have raised the possibility for limited changes to the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (Climate Act) interim targets. The main driver for the proposal to make Climate Act changes is affordability. Proponents insist that renewables currently provide … Continue reading "Cheap Renewables Myth"