In September, 2024, New York State kicked off the process to develop the State Energy Plan, which is supposed to be a comprehensive roadmap for a clean, resilient, and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers. The Energy Plan was last updated in 2020, when it was amended to incorporate the objectives of the 2019 […]
Support the Supporters | Renewables Round-Up | October 16, 2024
Renewable Energy Supporters Speaker Series, May 12, 2025 Renewable Energy Wins at the Municipal Level. Join NYCP Monday, May 12, noon to 1 P.M., for The Dryden Miracle with Deputy Supervisor Dan Lamb.
This is a recording from NYCP’s June Renewables Supporters Speaker Series on Monday, June 9, from noon to 1:00 P.M. It is a discussion on Legal Strategies for Overcoming Local Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities with attorneys Matthew Eisenson and Ivonne Norman. Matt and Ivonne run a program called the Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative […]
As New York transitions to clean energy, community involvement is crucial to the success of renewable energy projects like wind and solar. These projects not only help combat climate change but also bring local benefits, such as job creation and healthier environments. In this meeting of the Support the Supporter network, led and moderated by […]
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the NYS Chapters Coalition hosted an engaging panel discussion on the growing issue of climate anxiety and how it affects people across different age groups and professions. The event featured expert insights from Dr. Jennifer Fendya (licensed psychologist), Dr. Divya Gupta (environmental social scientist), and Lauren Kim (NYU student and climate activist). The panel explored various dimensions of climate anxiety, from the emotional burden […]