NY Could Learn from Texas About Energy Grid Resilience

Texas offers New York valuable lessons on strengthening its energy grid with solar and battery storage, a key goal of the Business Council of Westchester’s Clean Energy Action Coalition. Despite record-breaking heat and increasing demand, these renewable resources are proving to be reliable and affordable solutions for the Lone Star State.
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How are climate risks such as flooding, storm surge and extreme heat intersecting with economic vulnerability across Westchester County? New data from the New York Community Trust takes a closer look at the communities facing some of the greatest challenges and the organizations working to strengthen climate resilience, protect natural resources and prepare for a […]
The BCW joined a statewide coalition of businesses, trade associations and industry organizations is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to consider targeted revisions to the proposed One Fair Price Act (S.8623B/A.9349B), which recently passed both houses of the New York State Legislature. In a letter to the Governor, the coalition outlined concerns with the legislation as […]
MOUNT VERNON, NY (August 12, 2026) – In a milestone event for the City of Mount Vernon, BCW member Simone Development Companies & Stagg Group alongside officials from the State, County and City joined together yesterday to celebrate the “topping off” of QWest Towers, a new $158 million workforce housing development that is nearing completion […]
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