Clean Energy Calendar

The 24th Annual New York State Green Building Conference will be held March 5th – March 6th, 2026, in Syracuse, NY, at the historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

This year, the conference revolves around the theme of “Adapt, Evolve, Advance”. Though our industry faces great challenges in the movement to a sustainable and high performance-built environment, which can feel like a daunting situation, we can come together to bring about the change we need. We define our future.

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, we continue to foster growth by bringing together world-class green building practitioners, educators, and researchers. Last year’s conference attracted participants representing 17 US states/provinces, from industries including architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, deconstruction, landscape architecture, interior design, government, higher education, K-12 education, state agencies, real estate, & management firms.

Join Make the Road NY, Invest in Our New York, & New York Renews in the fight to DEFEND NEW YORK!

On March 10th, New Yorkers from every corner of the state will converge on Albany to demand accountability from Governor Kathy Hochul. As our communities face overlapping crises, sky-high costs for rent, food, and childcare; new fossil fuel pipelines pushed while our climate law is ignored; and neighbors abducted and disappeared by ICE, all while the federal government cuts essential services, this Governor continues to prioritize big corporations and the status quo over working people. We are done being told to accept scarcity while corporations profit and our communities suffer.

This moment calls for unity. Climate, housing, immigrant, health, and economic justice movements are coming together to show Albany what collective power looks like. We are standing as one to demand a New York that is sustainable, affordable, and safe for all. Buses will be traveling from multiple regions across the state to bring people to Albany, because when we move together, we win together.

Join the Albany Office of Sustainability for another Climate Conversation topic about transportation! Together with Walkable Albany, they will have an open discussion about strategies to promote and enhance sustainable transportation options in the city. This includes activities such as walking, biking, taking the bus, or driving an electric vehicle. Come and share barriers and opportunities!

DATE: Thursday, March 12th
TIME: 6:00pm- 7:00pm
LOCATION: Albany Public Library, Washington Ave, Branch Community Room

Ever wonder how the air in your home affects your health?

Join our free, interactive webinar, Home Health—Simplified, to learn how improve your indoor and outdoor air quality, reduce pollution, lower energy use, and create a comfortable, safe home for the people you love.

Hear from experts and neighbors who’ve already made the changes—what worked, what surprised them, and what they wish they’d known sooner. You’ll also walk away with practical resources to help you take your next step toward cleaner, healthier living.

Experts:

Bob Fischman: Bedford 2030 Energy Coach
Kevin Kennedy: Home Health Scientist
Neighbors:

Mariah Okrongly
Jill Farr
Cynthia Braun

NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team invites you to a free in-person event at New York City’s offshore wind learning center in Sunset Park! The event is being brought to you in collaboration with UPROSE, Equinor, NYC Economic Development Corporation, the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, local labor unions, and workforce development partners.

NYSERDA and its partners are committed to creating meaningful pathways for local residents to pursue good-paying careers, including union opportunities, that will support the region’s offshore wind industry and broader clean energy economy. We’re bringing together partners preparing to work on the upcoming phases of the Empire Wind project, like unions and suppliers who will play a significant role in South Brooklyn Marine Terminal’s future operations.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with company and union representatives to learn about job opportunities, including pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and explore the steps needed to pursue stable, long-term careers in offshore wind.

A Special Virtual Presentation from the Office of Kathy Hochul

Speaker: Amanda Lefton, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA

Join for a virtual Lunch & Learn featuring Amanda Lefton, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, presenting on behalf of Governor Hochul.

Commissioner Lefton will walk us through key environmental priorities outlined in New York’s 2026 State of the State and Executive Budget – and what they mean for Long Island and communities across the state.

Empire Clean Cities, ConEd, NYCSBUS, Logan Bus, WRI, and NYSERDA invite you to an Electric School Bus Expo at the NYCSBUS Brooklyn depot. The ESB EXPO will feature interactive, real-world demonstrations for school bus operators, school district transportation directors, and others interested in learning about electric school buses.

ESB EXPO attendees will have access to charger demonstrations, electric school bus ride-alongs (featuring both Type A and Type C buses), and opportunities to learn about the latest technologies and funding programs. Vendors and technical experts will be available on-site to discuss procurement options, financing, maintenance considerations, charging logistics, and facility planning—and to answer practical questions about what it really takes to operate electric buses. Don’t miss this FREE event! Parking is available on-site.

On Wednesday, March 25, we’re mobilizing in Albany to urge lawmakers to defend our Climate Law!
Governor Hochul is threatening to weaken New York’s landmark Climate Law through the state budget due April 1. We’ll be in Albany during final negotiations, urging our lawmakers to stand firm: NO CLIMATE LAW ROLLBACKS in the BUDGET!

We can’t afford any more delays—New Yorkers need lower utility bills and real climate solutions. A more affordable, healthier, and climate-resilient New York is within reach, but only if we end our reliance on costly, polluting fossil fuels.

Join us in Albany to protect our progress! We can’t do this without you.