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Governor Kathy Hochul discusses New York's energy and climate challenges in an interview with Zack Colman.

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York. They discuss whether New York can meet its climate goals while keeping energy affordable, the future of nuclear power and offshore wind in the state, and how New York is responding to President Donald Trump's legal and policy attacks on clean energy. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.  Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here:    ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram:  / politico      ➤ Facebook:  / politico   For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and…

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Host: Zack Colman

Guest: Kathy Hochul

Topics covered

• energy policy
• climate goals
• nuclear power
• offshore wind
• affordable energy
• clean energy

Keywords

• New York
• energy
• climate goals
• nuclear power
• offshore wind
• affordability
• clean energy

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Organizations: POLITICO

Places: New York

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