Perry on federal rollbacks and REMAKE industry partnership
Perry describes federal policy rollbacks including House Resolution 1, executive orders, and tariffs that rescinded EV tax incentives and accelerated wind and solar credit phase-outs. He then introduces REMAKE, NYC Talent's new industry partnership for sustainable infrastructure, bringing together stakeholders across manufacturing, construction, transportation, utilities, and water systems.
The federal policy landscape has shifted considerably since the Green Economy Action Plan's original release in February 2024.
Reckless, cruel, and short-sighted policy changes, including House Resolution 1, executive orders, and tariffs, have rescinded tax incentive for electric vehicles, accelerated the phase-out of tax credits for wind and solar projects, reprioritized fossil fuels,
and created an atmosphere of economic uncertainty for workers, businesses, and other stakeholders active in the green economy and beyond.
Despite these headwinds, this administration and NYC Talent believe strongly in climate change and are committed to ensuring the growth of the green economy benefits all New Yorkers, particularly communities disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices.
With this unwavering vision, since the report's release, NYC Talent has launched a new industry partnership focused on resilient infrastructure,
taken significant steps to increase equitable access to careers in the construction industry, supported green public sector pathways, and developed new opportunities for the city's young people to learn about and gain skills relevant to the green economy.
We also continue to support agencies across the public workforce system, as well as private partners, in aligning workforce strategies to meet the demand of the green economy.
In 2025, NYC Talent launched a new industry partnership to expand and lead our office's work in the green economy, the Resiliency, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Infrastructure Council, or REMAKE for short.
REMAKE works to support equitable growth within the sustainable infrastructure field by bringing together stakeholders across sectors including manufacturing,
industrial, construction, transportation, utilities, decarbonization, supply chain, waste and materials management, building operations, and water systems to coordinate workforce development strategies and solutions.
As outlined in the plan and mentioned in EDC's testimony, some industries in the green economy will see the creation of entirely new jobs, while many others will adapt by changing the skills required within existing.
occupations.
For example, electricians install building electrification systems and EV charging infrastructure.
HVAC mechanics support heat pump deployment and energy efficiency retrofits.
Plumbers and pipe fitters work on high efficiency building systems and construction managers oversee projects that must meet evolving climate and energy performance requirements.
To monitor these adaptations and understand ongoing employer demand, Remake engages businesses across New York City's green economy to better understand emerging hiring trends.
Remake has hosted seven industry roundtables with more than 35 businesses and continues to conduct site visits with small manufacturers to hear directly about recruitment and retention challenges.
We also actively engage climate tech startups as they begin planning for future workforce growth.