GHG Emissions, Regulation - March 31, 2025
NY State Drafts GHG Data Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the release of draft regulations that would require reporting from certain significant GHG emissions sources.
The data collected will provide information for the State’s comprehensive efforts to reduce pollution, deliver cleaner air, improve community resilience, and create an equitable transition to a clean energy economy.
The proposed Reporting Rule is solely for reporting purposes and would not require pollution reductions or the purchase of allowances. DEC is accepting public comments on the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program proposal from April 2 until July 1, 2025.
“This data is critical to inform the State’s sustained efforts to protect our environment and improve the health and quality of life of all New Yorkers, and DEC is prepared to fill the data gaps left behind by proposed federal rollbacks,” Acting Commissioner Lefton said in a statement. “The proposed Reporting Rule will enable us to collect the information necessary to develop effective strategies that reduce harmful air pollution and direct investments where they are most needed, while also protecting New York’s consumers and economic competitiveness.”
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a historic $1 billion Sustainable Future Program, an investment designed to deliver climate-related benefits to New Yorkers, as part of the 2025 State of the State Address.
Hochul also directed DEC to advance a Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program while DEC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority continue to develop a cap-and-invest program with continued stakeholder engagement.
DEC’s draft Mandatory GHG Reporting Program is for data collection only. It does not impose requirements for facilities to reduce GHG pollution or to obtain emission allowances. A facility required to report emissions would annually provide certain GHG emission data and information to DEC starting in June 2027 to reflect the previous year’s emissions. Certain large emission sources would also be required to verify their emissions data report annually using DEC-accredited third-party verification services.
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