TURNER: Natural gas isn’t the enemy: The business community’s plea for energy diversity
On behalf of our 480 members across Niagara County and Western New York, the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce submitted these comments on the Draft New York State Energy Plan this week, as part of a series of public hearings being held by NYSERDA throughout the state:
New York must pursue an all-of-the-above energy approach to safeguard energy reliability and affordability. The draft Plan itself states that New York must deliver “abundant, reliable, resilient, and clean energy through a diverse mix of energy sources and supply infrastructure, while supporting energy efficiency and load flexibility”. That is exactly the balanced approach our members expect. Maintaining diversity and accessibility – including natural gas – is the surest way to keep energy reliable and affordable for businesses and households alike.
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Craig Turner is interim executive director for the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce.