What Will it Take to Achieve New York’s Renewable Energy Goals? Join us for an online teach-in with Anne Reynolds, the Executive Director of Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) to find out how large-scale renewable energy is vital to ending our reliance on fossil fuels. Reynolds will speak to the challenges that wind and solar project developers face in our state and the next steps for New York’s renewable future.
The 664 solar panels on the rooftop of Bread Alone Bakery in Lake Katrine, NY produce 196 Kilowatts of electricity during the day. Checkout this short video to learn more!
Energy efficiency is the cheapest, easiest and fastest way to address climate change while also creating good local jobs, reducing other harmful pollution, and increasing the resiliency of our electric grid.
Some topics that the online teach-in will cover:
– What is energy efficiency and why is it important?
– A brief recap of Governor Cuomo’s Earth Day announcement, Public Service Commission white paper and next steps
– Environmental justice implications of energy efficiency
Guest speakers will include energy efficiency advocates and experts from leading environmental non-profits, community based organizations, and the energy efficiency industry. The content of the teach-in should be accessible to the non-expert and there will be an opportunity to ask questions during the last 15 minutes.
Featured speakers include:
Valerie Strauss
Director, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Association for Energy Affordability
Conrad Metcalfe
Executive Director, Building Performance Contractors Association
Stephan Roundtree, Jr., Esq.
Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Sneha Ayyagari
Schneider Fellow, Eastern Region, Climate & Energy Program, NRDC
Betta Broad
Outreach Director, New Yorkers for Clean Power
As we ramp up efforts to push Governor Cuomo, NYSERDA and the Public Service Commission to adopt a comprehensive energy efficiency program that is as ambitious and equitable as possible, we invite clean energy advocates and climate activists from across the state to participate in this online teach-in.
The goal of the teach-in is to provide an overview of the importance of energy efficiency in meeting our climate and clean energy goals, creating green jobs and healthier homes. Guest speakers will include energy efficiency advocates and experts from leading environmental non-profits, community based organizations, and the energy efficiency industry. The content of the teach-in should be accessible to the non-expert and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in the last 15 minutes.
Featured speakers include:
Miles Farmer, Staff Attorney, Climate and Clean Energy Program, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Clarke Gocker, Director of Policy and Strategy, People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH Buffalo)
Jessica Azulay, Program Director, Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE)
Cecil Corbin-Mark, Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives, WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT)
Hal Smith, CEO, Halco Energy
ROAD to RENEWABLES’ is a new web-series from New Yorkers for Clean Power. This series highlights New York State’s most exciting renewable energy projects.
Also produced by Elias Gwinn at VDOcontent.com.
New Yorkers for Clean Power is a statewide campaign to rapidly shift to a clean energy economy. Through education, advocacy and organizing, the campaign engages the public, local governments and businesses to advance a range of renewable energy, efficiency and clean transportation solutions.
New Yorkers for Clean Power is convened by NRDC, Sierra Club, Frack Action, Catskill Mountainkeeper, The Solutions Project and Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2). We look forward to partnering with many organizations, businesses and others across the state.
New Yorkers for Clean Power launched May 2nd with a press event at Solar 1 in New York City featuring notable public figures, clean energy advocates and business leaders. This event kicked off a “Road to Renewables” tour across the state designed to educate the public through online advocacy and local events. From Montauk to Buffalo, the tour will highlight how New York is transitioning to clean energy by showcasing renewable energy initiatives as well as the expansion of electric vehicle use and infrastructure.
For more information go to NYforCleanPower.org