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The New York State Energy Planning Board has approved the 2025 State Energy Plan, which focuses on ensuring energy reliability and affordability through 2040. The plan emphasizes investments in renewable sources like hydropower, solar, and wind, while also maintaining modern gas infrastructure, garnering support from conservative lawmakers and utility companies despite criticism from environmental groups for being insufficiently ambitious. It aligns with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act's goals for greenhouse gas reductions and clean energy transition.