It’s been almost a decade since China introduced the National Low-carbon Day in 2013. The country announced at the General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 22, 2020 that it would aim to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

New York hydroelectric producers are calling on energy regulators to give their industry equal footing with solar and wind, as the state attempts to transition to renewable power and carbon-free power generation.

The proposal, which is currently undergoing technical evaluation, aims to expand a two-megawatt hydropower facility in Atlin, British Columbia, to a 10.5 megawatt facility and export the extra power to Yukon’s energy grid via a new transmission line. The expansion project is expected to create local jobs.