2025 New York State Legislative Session
Governor Kathy Hochul signed 713 bills and vetoed 140 during the 2025 legislative session
This report examines the climate and energy laws that were passed, those that were not, and what both outcomes mean for navigating New York's evolving policy landscape.
What's Inside
- Analysis of major climate, energy, and environmental legislation.
- Strategic insights on transparency requirements, adaptation funding, and infrastructure transitions.
- Implications for utilities, developers, and businesses operating in New York.
Thaddeus Woody
Thaddeus Woody
Before joining Relae, Thaddeus worked in Washington, DC for more than a decade, focusing on energy, environment, and climate policy. Most recently, he served as Legislative Director for Congressman Marc Veasey where he led the Congressman’s legislative team. He is especially proud to have played a part in building transformative climate legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Prior to joining Congressman Veasey’s office, he worked at the U.S. Department of Energy in the office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).
