DEC Climate Justice Working Group to Meet 

What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The CJWG establishes criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities (DACs) for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of investments pursuant to the Climate Act. 

This meeting will include the approval of minutes from the previous meeting, a DAC Investments and Benefits Guidance presentation, and continued deliberations on current DAC criteria. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below.

When: Tuesday, February 10, 2 p.m. 

Where:Virtual -WebEx meeting and registration link [https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r070e1daddc383d7fa4ce15cb2c087398] 

Webinar password: welcome2.10.26 (93526632 from phones) 

Audio: Dial 1-929-251-9612(New York City); Dial 1-415-527-5035 

Access code: 2830 750 5805 

In-Person: Event locations and partners include: 

• NY Green Bank, Alistair W.C. Clark Boardroom,1333 Broadway, Suite 300, New York, NY 10018 

• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Headquarters, Boardroom, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203 

• DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 New York State Route 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977-0296 

• The Agency Broome County IDA/LDC & Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, Community Room, First Floor, Five South College Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905 

• DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd., Avon, NY 14414 

• DEC Region 9 Office, 700 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 

 
Additional Information:This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website within three days, or as soon as practicable.