NY State Expects All Utilities to Prep for Climate Change

In a major settlement that could have far-reaching implications nationwide, New York's largest utility is now responsible for preparing for a future of extreme weather, including the impacts of climate change.

The state now expects all of the utilities it regulates to consider how sea level rise, extreme weather and other possible effects related to climate change will affect their operations and reliability as they make future construction plans and budgets.  It's a model that experts say other states could use to address the ravages of climate change.

NY State Expects All Utilities to Prep for Climate Change