What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) will hold a meeting on Friday, December 12, 2025. 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 deliberations on the disadvantaged communities 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: Friday, December 12, 2 p.m.  

Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link [https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r4998d5311cf0859d74fca6a1c61c6477]  

Webinar password: welcome12.12.25 (93526631 from phones)  

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

Access code: 2826 531 8414  

In-Person: Event locations 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 

• Broome County Public Library Ahearn Room, 185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 

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

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