The heating oil sector in NY has actively endorsed initiatives to cut down carbon emissions by fully adopting the use of Bioheat® fuel, a renewable form of heating oil. Despite this, the majority of New Yorkers are unaware that Albany is presently pursuing measures that may lead to severe consequences for their households and enterprises. If you do not voice your concerns at this moment, brace yourself for a significant surge in your energy expenses, a weakened electric grid, and the loss of your freedom to choose.
A few years ago, the state enforced a law that established the most ambitious targets for carbon reduction across the country, without any concrete plan or financial allocation to achieve them. Currently, the Governor and legislature are initiating measures to implement the most radical plans endorsed by NY’s Climate Action Council, despite serious cautionary advice about potential dire outcomes.
New Yorkers could potentially face a novel form of Energy Tax, namely a “carbon tax” or a “cap-and-invest” scheme. Given that fuel prices are already steep, this would artificially inflate them even further.
This is not solely restricted to newly constructed buildings. In a few years, you may be obligated to switch your heating system, water heater, and all other appliances to electric versions upon replacement, with an estimated cost exceeding $20,000, without any say in the matter. The plans are anticipated to escalate expenses for tenants, homeowners, motorists, businesses, and taxpayers in ways that have not been completely disclosed.
While we concur that carbon emissions should be curbed, it should not come at the expense of reliability, affordability, and freedom of choice. A well-balanced energy policy is imperative, one that does not solely rely on a vulnerable electric grid or substantially inflate energy expenses. It is necessary to incorporate fuels such as Bioheat heating oil, which can aid the transition to a low carbon future instantaneously and at a fraction of the cost and disturbance of electric conversion. We must caution Albany to slow down and reconsider their approach. It’s time to speak out.
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