NYS Climate Affordability Study Contract (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation)

Dear Madeleine:

Thank you for your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/4/2024 and given the reference number FOIL #W126476-020424 for tracking purposes. You may expect the Department's response to your request no later than 3/5/2024.

Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

> A copy of the contract with strategic consulting firm ICF that resulted in the publication of the "Climate Affordability Study" published in December 2023 to inform New York State’s forthcoming Cap-and-Invest Program.
> A list of names of ICF contractors involved in the preparation of the Climate Affordability Study.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Madeleine Stone

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 2/4/2024, Reference # W126476-020424 Date: 02/05/2024 Dear Madeleine Stone, In response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request seeking: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

> A copy of the contract with strategic consulting firm ICF that resulted in the publication of the "Climate Affordability Study" published in December 2023 to inform New York State’s forthcoming Cap-and-Invest Program.
> A list of names of ICF contractors involved in the preparation of the Climate Affordability Study.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Madeleine Stone

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Please be advised that a diligent search of the files maintained by DEC produced no responsive records. If you believe you have been unlawfully denied access to responsive records, you have the right to appeal.  Any such appeal must be submitted in writing and within thirty (30) days of the date of this email.  Appeals must be directed to: FOIL Appeals Officer
Office of General Counsel
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway, 14th Floor
Albany, NY 12233-1500 Your FOIL request is now closed.  For further assistance, please call (518) 402-9522 and reference FOIL #W126476-020424, or simply reply to this email.  Thank you. Sincerely,
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