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MINTFood & Water WatchAug 13, 2026

With Coming Friday Sale Date, Unlimited Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Could Undermine NYC Buildings Climate Law

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Final score
-4.96
Confidence
8/10
Amount
68K CBWD

AI justification

Approval of unlimited RECs enables avoidance of real climate action, undermines NYC's climate law, and risks job losses and higher bills. | The potential approval of unlimited RECs represents a significant ethical failure by prioritizing short-term economic convenience for building owners over long-term climate action and equitable outcomes. It violates core principles of climate justice, labor rights, and sustainable urban development, while undermining the credibility of regulatory frameworks