Press Releases

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Today, Governor Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest $41 million into its Center of Excellence in Downtown Schenectady. We applaud this partnership and the creation of 50 jobs that will help New York support the manufacturing, research and development needed to meet […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Yesterday, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved rate increases for two Upstate utilities. We appreciate the widespread concerns around affordability for New Yorkers, and we agree with the sentiment of PSC Chairman Rory Christian and the other commissioners who voted to […]

“It is increasingly evident that Governor Hochul knows that implementing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) is simply unaffordable. Yesterday, eight months after her first announcement that New York’s cap-and-invest would be delayed due to concerns around cost and lack of data, Governor Hochul again stated it is ‘just not the right time’ […]

“Albany leaders are quick to denounce rising utility bills, yet they continue to push policies that quietly saddle New York ratepayers with billions in additional energy costs. Last week, the Public Service Commission unanimously voted to expand a utility discount program, which does nothing to reduce the actual cost of delivering energy. Instead, it shifts those growing costs onto a shrinking base […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “With Governor Hochul’s directive to the New York Power Authority to add at least 1 gigawatt of nuclear power generation, come many questions. First and foremost, is the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) dead? Making such a major […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “As the New York state legislature continues to receive strong opposition from both unions and businesses, lawmakers should stop trying to rush through the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act at the end of session. This bill will drive up costs […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Whether it’s the initiatives being implemented to achieve the aggressive goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) or other pieces of legislation that pass costs down to ratepayers through state mandates, policymakers should acknowledge the role they have […]

Read the Upstate United 2025 Affordability Agenda here. With the 2025 Legislative Session scheduled to end in the coming weeks, Upstate United is releasing its 2025 Affordability Agenda. The non-partisan organization representing businesses and trade organizations focuses on being pro-taxpayer and pro-economic growth, with a strong emphasis on the needs of Upstate New York. “The buzzword of […]

The following statement can be attributed to Justin Wilcox, Executive Director of Upstate United “Today the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) released its annual Power Trends report, which once again points to the importance of maintaining grid reliability during a time of rapid transition. Public policies are driving more fossil generation into retirement to […]

“Legislation by two New York City lawmakers to regulate the number of cows on a dairy farm is just another example of why Upstate United was created in the first place, to speak out against poorly crafted policies driven by downstate legislators that impact the viability and success of Upstate families, industries and communities. They […]