POLITICO Energy Hochul’s energy pivot gives environmentalists whiplash
Nov 14, 2025
Marie J. French, an energy and environment reporter for POLITICO New York, dives into New York Governor Kathy Hochul's surprising shift away from a green energy policy. This pivot includes controversial moves like approving new oil pipelines and a gas-powered crypto mine. While environmentalists express outrage, business and labor groups are in favor, citing affordability. French also discusses a tech and energy partnership aiming to influence regulatory changes to meet the demands of AI, highlighting how this reflects broader national trends.
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Hochul's All-Of-The-Above Energy Pivot
- Kathy Hochul shifted to an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy driven by affordability and growing demand.
- She framed this shift as governing reality amid changing federal politics and voter concerns.
Recent Decisions: Pipeline, Crypto Mine, Building Delay
- Hochul approved a gas pipeline and cut a deal to let a gas-powered crypto miner operate for at least five years.
- Her administration also filed to delay the state's electric building mandate pending court review.
Business And Labor Back The Shift
- Business and labor groups welcomed Hochul's moves as common-sense steps for reliability and jobs.
- Labor sees delays and gas projects as protecting union jobs and economic stability.