The region’s state representatives have sent a letter to the Public Service Commission with suggestions to resolve the state’s energy crisis.

“New Yorkers are feeling the pressure of higher energy costs, and they deserve straight answers,” said Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield. “We need to take a clear-eyed look at where things stand and make sure our policies are grounded in reality.”

New York’s climate mandates require a power grid powered by 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and a zero-emission grid by 2040. Molitor identified ongoing delays in major projects, shifting contracts, and rising costs as evidence that the state’s current approach is flawed and unsustainable, placing a growing burden on families and businesses across New York.

Through his outreach to the PSC and collaboration with fellow lawmakers, Molitor is calling for a full and transparent review of the state’s energy policies to determine whether current timelines are achievable and where adjustments may be needed.

“This is about making sure decisions are made in the open, with accountability to the people we represent,” Molitor said. “If something isn’t working, we need to acknowledge it and fix it through the proper legislative process.”

Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, called out the lack of transparency in the current implementation of energy policies and stressed the need for greater accountability moving forward.

“New Yorkers are paying the price every single day for reckless energy mandates pushed through by the majority without fully understanding, or admitting, the consequences,” Borrello said. “These policies are driving up costs, straining families, and squeezing businesses across the state. We need a clear, honest assessment now, before even more damage is done to our economy and to hardworking New Yorkers.”

Molitor and Borrello said in their opinion New Yorkers have lost confidence in the state’s current energy agenda, which has prioritized mandates over affordability and reliability. They argued it’s time to stop doubling down on policies that are driving up costs and putting the grid at risk and instead refocus the state’s energy strategy.