Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) sponsored Bill (A-3565) on 100 % renewable energy by setting up the infrastructure and climate change councils to make a smooth transition to renewable energy while job retraining, and any negative impacts such transition might have on people and communities by 2030. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the third annual solicitation for large-scale renewable energy projects under the state's Clean Energy Standard. The announcement advances progress toward New York's proposed nation-leading commitment to secure 70 percent of the state's electricity from renewable resources by 2030 under Governor Cuomo's Green New Deal.

"For the third year in a row, New York is continuing to lead by example when it comes to advancing large-scale renewable energy projects that will bring significant economic growth and good-paying jobs to the state," Governor Cuomo said.

“This renewable energy initiative by the governor is a step toward putting New York State on track to clean renewable energy. It is critical that New York take the lead to attain clean affordable renewable energy to address the devastating impacts of climate change and I am very pleased with governor’s action,” Colton sated.