Entries by Lorenzo Mohammed

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NY HEAT Act

The NY Home Energy Affordable Transition (HEAT) Act (S.2016A/A.4592A) is a transformative climate and energy affordability bill that clears the path to investing in clean, modern, electric heating systems for all New Yorkers.

During this Teach-In, we learned more about this legislation and what we can do to help get it passed this session.

Our speakers included:
Chris Casey: Senior Attorney, Climate & Clean Energy Program for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Allison Considine: NY Senior Campaign & Communications Manager for the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)

Jessica Azulay: Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE)

Learn more about this legislation and how to get it passed at https://bit.ly/NYHEAT.

View the speaker slides here: https://nyforcleanpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/12.15.23-NY-HEAT-Act-Teach-In.pdf

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“70 x ’30 Where We Are and What it Will Take to Green New York’s Grid”

NYCP’s November 2023 Teach-In featured the latest on efforts to decarbonize New York’s power sector with clean energy. Find out what recent developments may mean for our state’s goal of 70% renewable energy by 2030 and what you can do to make NY’s climate plan real.

Our speakers included:

⚡️ Anne Reynolds, Executive Director of Alliance for Clean Energy New York and Climate Action Council member who provided updates on meeting the Climate Act’s “70x’30” targets.

⚡️ Luke Falk, COO of Clean Path NY for energyRe, who presented the current status of the project and the critical role of transmission in the clean energy transition.

⚡️ Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, who discussed the fight to build out offshore wind on Long Island — recent victories, setbacks, and what comes next.

Plus, we heard from Dan Haas of Friends of Columbia Solar on how we can take action to support large-scale solar on the ground.

Use this tool to take action and support the Sheperd’s Run project: https://p2a.co/rO1qyXM

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Making It Real: Implementing NYS Climate Act through Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, parts of this program were unable to be recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience.

In 2019, New York passed its landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act)—still one of the strongest climate laws in the nation. Where are we now and what is needed to achieve the CLCPA’s carbon reduction targets and achieve equitable economic benefits?

Successful implementation will require a combination of policy leadership and thoughtful investment in entrepreneurs, local innovators and the developing workforce. Although New York already ranks third in the nation for clean energy jobs, the Empire State has only scratched the surface when it comes to its potential in the clean energy economy, and sharing the benefits with all New Yorkers.

For the state to meet this moment—possibly the largest economic opportunity since the Industrial Revolution—we must come together.

This event, part of Climate Week NYC, included a welcome address from Anne Reynolds – Executive Director, Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), Keynote address by Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson – Assembly District 31. A Clean Energy Accelerators & Entrepreneurs Solutions Showcase featuring Cassie Schuttrumpf – Program Manager, Venture for Climate Tech, Daniel Cohen – Founder, UCharge, David Goldstein – Founder & CEO, Hydronic Shell Technologies, Jose Porro – Founder & CEO, Cobalt Water. And a Career Pathways & Workforce Development Panel moderated by Uchenna Bright – Northeast Advocate, E2 featuring Charles Callaway – Director of Workforce Development, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, Carter Strickland – Chief Sustainability Officer & Executive Director of Climate Action, SUNY, Tonya Gayle – Executive Director, Green City Force and Vincent Albanese – Director of Policy & Public Affairs, LiUNA.

Please note that, due to technical difficulties, we removed several inaudible portions of the recording. Quality issues remain and some portions of the recording may still require increased volume or using subtitles while watching. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and will strive to do better for next year’s event.

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What Energy Coaching Has Taught Me About Green Investing with Tom Konrad

A growing group of for-profit and not-for-profit companies and individuals are popping up around the country to help individuals and businesses transition to a fossil fuel-free economy. One such coach is Tom Konrad, Ph.D., CFA who provides free phone energy coaching sessions on behalf of the nonprofit New Yorkers for Clean Power. He also moonlights as the portfolio manager of the Foundation Green Income Fund, a hedge fund focusing on high-income stocks advancing the clean energy economy. Taking the old adage “invest in what you know” to the next level, Konrad discusses some investing ideas he has brought back from the real-world efforts of his clients to decarbonize. This was a Climate Solutions Week Hudson Valley Event on 9/20/2023.

Image Credit: Modern Quixote, linocut by Sarah Konrad. Sarah Konrad Art on Facebook.

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Working for Change: Green Jobs to Fight Climate Change

Working for Change: Green Jobs to Fight Climate Change is a presentation that highlights what New York’s Climate Act means for the state of Green Jobs in New York, and the many pathways to good-paying, equitable Green Jobs across the state.

This is a recording of “Working for Change” presented by NYCP’s Education & Careers Coordinator, Cal Trumann, at the Clean Energy Careers NY Brooklyn Summit in April 2023.

Request a “Working for Change” Presentation here: https://forms.gle/mrhn1mW2mdZ2VfBm9

Learn More About Clean Energy Careers NY here: https://cleanenergycareersny.org/

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Clean Green Schools Opportunities for Engagement, Implementation, and Learning

This Teach-In explored the many ways to green our schools: from bringing hydroponic farming into our classrooms, to transitioning schools to all-electric heat pumps, to advocating for our schools to commit to net zero emissions, to state investments that make our schools healthier and more productive learning environments.

The Teach-In Featured:

– Emma Hines, Senior Associate Carbon Free Buildings at RMI

– Diana Michaelson, Senior at Long Beach Polytechnic High School

– Hannah Morgan, Senior Project Manager on the Efficiency Planning and Engineering Team at NYSERDA

– Manuela Zamora, Executive Director of New York Sun Works

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Green the Grid & Electrify Everything Part 6: Waste, Industry, & Agriculture

New Yorkers for Clean Power presents Green the Grid & Electrify Everything, an engaging and illustrated walk through the Climate Act and all things Clean Power in New York. Green the Grid answers the questions you have and breaks down jargon to make the answers accessible to non-experts, while also including enough detail to engage policy enthusiasts. Come away energized and hopeful about the climate action path before us.

Part 6 focuses on waste, industry, and agriculture

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Green the Grid & Electrify Everything Part 5: Electricity

New Yorkers for Clean Power presents Green the Grid & Electrify Everything, an engaging and illustrated walk through the Climate Act and all things Clean Power in New York. Green the Grid answers the questions you have and breaks down jargon to make the answers accessible to non-experts, while also including enough detail to engage policy enthusiasts. Come away energized and hopeful about the climate action path before us.

Part 5 focuses on electricity.

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Green the Grid & Electrify Everything Part 4: Transportation

New Yorkers for Clean Power presents Green the Grid & Electrify Everything, an engaging and illustrated walk through the Climate Act and all things Clean Power in New York. Green the Grid answers the questions you have and breaks down jargon to make the answers accessible to non-experts, while also including enough detail to engage policy enthusiasts. Come away energized and hopeful about the climate action path before us.

Part 4 focuses on transportation, specifically in rural areas

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