september, 2025
26sep1:00 pm4:30 pmA Hybrid Event , New York's Climate Leadership: Forging Ahead
Event Details
This is a hybrid event! Registration for attending virtually can be found here It’s not easy being green, but in New York, we are full
Event Details
This is a hybrid event! Registration for attending virtually can be found here
It’s not easy being green, but in New York, we are full steam ahead. Join us for an insightful discussion from New York’s climate leaders and state officials as to the actions they are taking to forge ahead in the wake of recent headwinds. Topics will include: Legislative and state actions on climate and energy, New York’s Cap-and-Invest program, large-scale renewables, building efficiency, transportation electrification, distributed energy resources, and workforce opportunities. Snacks will be provided at the end of the program.
Speakers include:
- Liz Krueger, New York State Senator, 28th Senate District and Chair, Finance Committee
- Eric Walker- Energy Justice Senior Policy Manager, WE ACT
- Jaqi Cohen – Director of Climate and Equity Policy, Tri-State Transportation Campaign
- Danielle Manley -Associate Director of Policy, Urban Green Council
- Esther Rosario- Executive Director, Climate Jobs NY
- Kate McKeever – Vice President, Head of Government Affairs – Offshore U.S., RWE
- Expert Panel Moderated by Dale Bryk, Senior Fellow for Energy and Environment, RPA
- Welcome, moderator and MCs: Marguerite Wells, Executive Director, ACE NY & Betta Broad, Campaign Director, New Yorkers for Clean Power and Director of Advocacy & Organizing, AEA
Hosted by: Alliance for Clean Energy New York, E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), Natural Resources Defense Council, and New Yorkers for Clean Power.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm