Could hydropower hamper NYC’s building decarbonization law?

New York Focus reports, via Canary Media, that renewable energy credits are launching in New York City as early as next month—a first for building owners working to comply with the city's decarbonization law. These credits will let owners support clean energy projects to meet emissions targets. But the reporting raises a key question: will hydropower qualify as an eligible renewable? That distinction could matter significantly, since the definition of clean energy in the credits program may determine whether the law actually achieves its climate goals.

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