New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that she will seek to delay the implementation of state climate legislation that could lead to significant increases in energy costs.

In an op-ed published Friday, Hochul formally outlined her position to push back the implementation timeline for the environmental policy, which could result in substantial gas price increases by 2030. The governor's announcement comes as she faces re-election in November.

The climate law in question has been a source of ongoing debate regarding its potential economic impact on New York residents. Critics have raised concerns about the financial burden the legislation could place on consumers through higher utility costs.

Hochul's decision represents a shift in her approach to the climate policy, though the specific details of the proposed delay timeline were not immediately clear. The governor's office has not yet provided additional information about the length of the proposed postponement or the revised implementation schedule.