Fostering economic, environmental, and social equity
Fostering economic, environmental, and social equity
SustainCNY is currently working to increase public engagement in the proposed Micron microchip manufacturing facility near Syracuse. We want to avoid adverse environmental and energy impacts, and ensure transparency and accountability regarding commitments made in exchange for public funding.
SustainCNY work groups are preparing to provide public comment on Micron's draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), expected in early June. Go to the "Get Involved" section of this website for more information and to sign the petition requesting more time to review and comment on the EIS.
There are four environmental impact subgroups:
Micron has the potential to be a model renewable energy project. It has pledged to go renewable in exchange for $5.5 billion in NY GreenChips funding--but will they? The terms of the GreenChips program are squishy. Or will Central New York residents end up paying higher gas and electricity rates because Micron uses enormous amounts of conventional fuel?
Micron sold its Clay project with the promise of 9,000 jobs by 2045 Micron needs to be held accontable for delivering on the promise of high-paying jobs, as well as investments in local job training and education.
How will Micron impact traffic, parking, and public transportation? What will the influx of new workers mean for housing supply and affordability?
In exchange for funding and tax benefits under the NY Green CHIPS Act, Micron has promised to establish goals for hiring members of disadvantaged local communities for fab construction and operations, Micron also has promised investments in local job training and education. A SustainCNY workgroup is working with Jobs to Move America (JMA) to create an enforcable Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with Micron as part of a Communication Workers of America (CWA) effort to secure a labor agreement for the Clay fabs.
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