Small businesses across New York City are being pushed to the brink as costs tied to climate regulations continue to rise.

Business owners report higher energy bills, expensive equipment upgrades, and mounting pressure to meet aggressive deadlines. Some say they are being forced to close, warning that current policies are becoming unaffordable.

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed reforms that would ease these costs by extending timelines while keeping long-term climate goals in place.

This is a practical solution: protect small businesses today while staying committed to a cleaner future.

We are calling on the New York State Legislature to pass these reforms and ensure climate policy doesn’t come at the cost of local businesses and jobs.