NY’s Energy Policies are Driving Up Costs and Standing in the Way of New Housing Opportunities

NY’s Energy Policies are Driving Up Costs and Standing in the Way of New Housing Opportunities

In New York, there is a real and growing need for more housing, especially what I refer to as attainable housing. These are homes that working families, seniors, and first-time homebuyers can actually afford. But there is a major issue standing in the way of getting these homes built: our electric grid simply cannot meet the current power demands. Competition generally drives prices down, something the Governor emphasized when she spoke about N…