Clean Energy Calendar

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has just released its annual report reviewing key trends in state renewables portfolio standards (RPS). The report, “U.S. Renewables Portfolio Standards: 2019 Annual Status Report,” is available on the lab’s website at: https://emp.lbl.gov/publications/us-renewables-portfolio-standards-2. The report is published in slide-deck form. It covers recent legislative revisions, key RPS policy design features, state RPSs’ compliance with interim targets, past and projected impacts on renewables development, and compliance costs. In this webinar, hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) for the RPS Collaborative, lead author Galen Barbose will present key findings from the report. There will be time to address questions from the audience. Learn more about CESA’s RPS Collaborative at: www.cesa.org/projects/renewable-portfolio-standards.

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Innovative Technologies and Investment Strategies that are Bringing Solar Energy to Rural Communities

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More info to come at aceny.org/events

Contact Zack Dufresne for sponsorship information

This September, millions of people will walk out of their workplaces and homes to join youth climate strikers in the streets and demand an end to fossil fuels. Why are we striking? Because science says we have less time everyday to fight climate change. As waters rise and weather tears down homes we must stand up and demand change. Demand 100% renewable energy, demand safer food practices, demand support for community at risk of environmental injustice. Here at Bard it may seem like we are already doing the most to help save the planet, but the truth is we could always be doing more.

Join students and support institutional change by signing up for September 27th Climate Strike. When you sign up for our event you will be added to a list of names ready to demand change on campus. What change? That’s for us to decide. Students have already begun drafting Zero-Waste initiatives for offices, classrooms, and dorms. Together the campus can decide what is best for our next big steps on tackling a changing climate.

To join us find our event on the Fridays For Future website as well as the Global Climate Strike website. Every Friday at lunch our team will meet to discuss what demands we intend to make for the campus. Once you join both of those you can RSVP to the Facebook event as well. Its important to put your name into each resource as it helps tally how many people are really involved, and the more of us that participate the more friends we can bring along.

The group invites any students interested to join and to help plan this event.
https://globalclimatestrike.net/organise/

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We have 10 years or less to claw back the climate to some semblance of normal or else we go beyond the tipping point of ever growing climate catastrophes. March starts at 11A, rally in West Capitol Park starts at 1PM.

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More info at https://globalclimatestrike.net/usa/

The 3rd annual Climate Solutions Summit aims to build a larger movement that is prepared to take action for climate solutions. The summit is an opportunity for organizers and people from all communities across the region to come together to share projects, case studies, resources, experiences and skills to tackle climate change and implement solutions.

Visit climatesolutionssummit.org for last year’s program. New program coming soon!

Climate Week NYC will take place this year from September 23 to 29. Run in coordination with the UN and the City of New York, Climate Week continues to grow as the time and place for the world to showcase amazing climate action and discuss how to do more. The anchor events of Climate Week are growing, and the number of events in 2019 is set to far exceed the 150 events of 2018 – the largest ever. Climate Week is run by The Climate Group, the international non-profit focused on accelerating climate action.

More info at climateweeknyc.org/climate-week-nyc-2019

Businesses, governments, academic institutions, arts organizations, individuals and non- profit organisations are invited to participate in the week-long events program including panel discussions concerts, exhibitions, seminars and more. Climate Week NYC 2019 Events will be categorized in the following Programs (click to find out more or to register an event):

•    Youth & Climate Activism
•    Energy Transition
•    Industry Transition
•    Clean Transport, Buildings and Infrastructure
•    Food, Land and Nature Based Solutions
•    Climate Finance, Investment and Carbon Pricing
•    National Government Policy and Commitment
•    State, City and Local Action
•    Health, Equality and Justice
•    Sustainable Travel and Leisure
•    Resilience and Adaption to Climate Change

This Climate Week hear from our panel of offshore wind experts on making New York an offshore wind jobs hub as a part of the Energy Transition Program.

As codified by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, the State is supporting the development of 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035. That’s enough to power up to 6 million homes, and provides a huge opportunity for local New York jobs.

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Free breakfast.

Brought to you by NRDC, New Yorkers for Clean Power, E2, and New York Offshore Wind Alliance.

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Thursday, September 26, 6:00-8:00 pm

Sip and Learn about Heat Pumps at Baird’s Tavern!

• Come hear about the heating and cooling of the future in a fun historic setting.

• How going green is more affordable now

• Enjoy delicious food and meet the contractors.

• Be one of the first 25 RSVP’s and get a free drink! 

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Interested in Geothermal Energy? Join us for this pre-conference workshop and earn 6 Professional Development hours (PDH) for as little as $35!

Topics to be covered:

• Introduction to Geothermal
• District Scale on Heating and Cooling
• Building towards Beneficial Electrification and Repurposing the Natural Gas Infrastructure; Who are the players?
• Direct Use of BTUs with no conversion for heating
• Community Convective Circulation Circuits©, also known as the “Thermal Highway©”
• What is the financial implications of the 4Cs, Where can you get TRAINED for the 4Cs?

6 Professional Development Hours are available!!

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Farmingdale State College Lupton Hall room T101

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Join the Omega Center for Sustainable Living and many partner organizations for this weekend conference to cultivate and strengthen relationships; share information, resources, and curriculum ideas; learn with and from young leaders; get inspired about what’s possible; and develop the support needed to achieve Drawdown by or before 2050—the critical point when atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations peak and decrease each year after.

Through inspiring talks, resource sharing, event exhibitions, and breakout and unconference sessions, you:

• Gain updates on Project Drawdown’s findings and goals
• Explore other practical roadmaps that people have found useful in conjunction with Drawdown.
• Nurture and support youth leadership
• Help bring intersectionality more fully to the forefront of our efforts
• Be part of an emboldened and growing network of early adopters who wish to do more through schools and community work
• Consider adaptation strategies and how schools, communities, and businesses can support local government efforts
• Begin or deepen partnerships, collaboration, and mutual support toward learning and implementing Drawdown solutions with your school community, municipality, and other potential partners in your district, city, or town

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The AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER Conference program has cultivated a dedicated and thriving global community of top developers and experts, making it the largest and most successful gathering of offshore wind energy professionals in the United States. Join us in Boston for a timely and relevant educational program, and top-notch networking.

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It’s time to start planning for the 2019 Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair sponsored by Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment (CASE) and Stop NY Fracked Gas Pipeline (SNYFGP). This is the largest indoor/outdoor environmental fair in the Capital Region.
Our goal is to continue to educate the public towards use of renewable energies and better sustainability. To this end the event is free to the public.