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Signature Deadline: 2020-11-01

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Energy efficiency means less fracking, decreased emissions, cleaner air, healthier communities, and lower bills.

Tell Governor Cuomo and his Public Service Commission to make energy efficiency mandates that benefit all New Yorkers.

Our energy system needs major changes. Fossil fuel development and use are driving climate disasters all over the world, while energy costs push vulnerable New Yorkers out of their homes. This is why it’s so important to use less energy to meet our needs —improving the energy efficiency of our buildings and homes is a necessary step for us to get to a fully renewable energy system that works for all New Yorkers.

Earlier this year, Governor Cuomo announced a new energy efficiency standard, and the Public Service Commission asked the utilities to come up with plans to meet the new standard. Grassroots groups and community organizations made many well-documented calls to make energy efficiency measures accessible to low income New Yorkers, and the utilities ignored these calls.

That’s completely unacceptable. There’s too much at stake. That’s why we need the Public Service Commission to mandate the following commonsense measures:

1. Make money available for health measures like asbestos and mold remediation, and ensure that the evaluation processes agencies use fully incorporate all the societal benefits of serving low income households.

2. Our state agencies, NYSERDA and the DPS, along with the utilities, should develop and pilot an inclusive finance model for residents of New York who struggle to take out a loan. No one should be excluded from the health, safety, and financial benefits of energy efficiency.

3. New climate legislation passed in New York sets a mandate that at least 35% of clean energy benefits go to disadvantaged communities, while codifying a more aspirational goal of 40% of benefits. However, the new law only requires that 20% of new ratepayer funds should be invested in LMI communities for energy efficiency. For a just transition to a clean energy economy, a minimum of 40% of new funds should be directed to benefit low-to-moderate-income households and disadvantaged communities.

4. Public comment processes need to be easily accessible to residents who may not be well versed in the technical aspects of the topic at hand. LMI program creation by NYSERDA and the PSC must be designed in collaboration with the communities that these programs will serve. The process for integration of suggestions must be transparent. Where input is not incorporated, agencies should say why not. We refuse to let our participation create legitimacy for stakeholder processes if our communities aren’t actually being heard.

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Here’s two action items: 1) Sign the petition, and two) share this message.
It’s vital we get an additional 500 signatures in the next couple of days. This is totally doable. Please sign the petition and leave a comment letting me know you’ve signed it. And also please share.
The off-shore wind project is vital to making a go of the CLCPA. Please sign this petition.
15 wind turbines are proposed to be installed 35 miles out in the ocean off Montauk point at the end of Long Island. These wind turbines will provide electric power to 70,000 homes in the towns of East Hampton and Southampton. The Town of East Hampton needs this project to help with our transition to renewable energy, meet our 100% renewable commitment, meet our summer peak demand, and most importantly do our part to reduce our carbon emissions ASAP.
There is some controversy (NIMBYism in my opinion) over the point at which the cable comes ashore.
A group of concerned residents formed Win With Wind which is an independent, non-partisan, non- profit organization dedicated to producing fact-based information regarding the benefits of renewable offshore wind energy. Please visit our website at: https://www.winwithwind.org

After several weeks of research and deliberation, the Steering Committee of Win With Wind has voted to endorse Beach Lane, Wainscott as the preferred landing site for the transmission cable to come ashore, primarily because of its close proximity to the ultimate destination, the Cove Hollow Substation. Our online petition and accompanying map illustrates our reasons for taking this step. We believe that the resolution of this community controversy will take us one step closer to success with the South Fork Wind Farm.

If you agree with us, please click on THIS LINK AND SIGN THE PETITION

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The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gases in New York’s economy, accounting for 36% of emissions, but New York has not identified an interim target for reducing these emissions. New York State has committed to achieve 100% net-zero emissions by 2050 and under Governor Cuomo’s leadership has made near-term targets to aggressively develop renewable electricity and improve energy efficiency.

In order to get to 100% clean energy, we need bold targets not only in the electric sector, but also in the transportation sector, which  presently lacks adequate interim targets to ensure we are on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. That’s why we’re calling on Governor Cuomo to adopt a bold interim target to reduce climate emissions from on-road transportation by 55% by 2035.

Achieving a 55% reduction in motor vehicle emissions would provide massive benefits to New York. Increasing electric vehicles and decreasing reliance on cars would provide billions in public health and economic benefits, keep tens of billions of transportation fueling dollars in the New York economy, increase mobility, and benefit communities most overburdened by air pollution.

And it would ensure that New York is on track in 2035 for our 2050 climate protection goals. Send a message to Governor Cuomo and let him know that New Yorkers want to lead the nation on transportation goals.

Energy efficiency continues to lead America’s energy sector when it comes to job creation.  More than 2.3 million Americans now work in advanced HVAC, efficient lighting, appliance manufacturing and construction – making our buildings, schools and offices more efficient while driving down utility bills and helping our environment. Energy efficiency jobs grew by 3.4 percent in 2018, outpacing every other energy sector.

Please join E2 and E4TheFuture to learn more about the just-released 2019 Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, including details on how many EE workers there are in your state, county, congressional and legislative districts. Discover which jobs are growing the fastest, and what policies are needed to keep these good jobs growing.

Speakers:

Pat Stanton
Director of Policy, E4TheFuture

Philip Jordan
Vice President and Principal, BW Research Partnership (report author)

Bob Keefe
Executive Director, E2

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Energy efficiency continues to lead America’s energy sector when it comes to job creation.  More than 2.3 million Americans now work in advanced HVAC, efficient lighting, appliance manufacturing and construction – making our buildings, schools and offices more efficient while driving down utility bills and helping our environment. Energy efficiency jobs grew by 3.4 percent in 2018, outpacing every other energy sector.

Please join E2 and E4TheFuture to learn more about the just-released 2019 Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report, including details on how many EE workers there are in your state, county, congressional and legislative districts. Discover which jobs are growing the fastest, and what policies are needed to keep these good jobs growing.

Speakers:

Pat Stanton
Director of Policy, E4TheFuture

Philip Jordan
Vice President and Principal, BW Research Partnership (report author)

Bob Keefe
Executive Director, E2

Register Here

Energy efficiency means less fracking, decreased emissions, cleaner air, healthier communities, and lower bills.

Tell Governor Cuomo and his Public Service Commission to make energy efficiency mandates that benefit all New Yorkers.

Our energy system needs major changes. Fossil fuel development and use are driving climate disasters all over the world, while energy costs push vulnerable New Yorkers out of their homes. This is why it’s so important to use less energy to meet our needs —improving the energy efficiency of our buildings and homes is a necessary step for us to get to a fully renewable energy system that works for all New Yorkers.

Earlier this year, Governor Cuomo announced a new energy efficiency standard, and the Public Service Commission asked the utilities to come up with plans to meet the new standard. Grassroots groups and community organizations made many well-documented calls to make energy efficiency measures accessible to low income New Yorkers, and the utilities ignored these calls.

That’s completely unacceptable. There’s too much at stake. That’s why we need the Public Service Commission to mandate the following commonsense measures:

1. Make money available for health measures like asbestos and mold remediation, and ensure that the evaluation processes agencies use fully incorporate all the societal benefits of serving low income households.

2. Our state agencies, NYSERDA and the DPS, along with the utilities, should develop and pilot an inclusive finance model for residents of New York who struggle to take out a loan. No one should be excluded from the health, safety, and financial benefits of energy efficiency.

3. New climate legislation passed in New York sets a mandate that at least 35% of clean energy benefits go to disadvantaged communities, while codifying a more aspirational goal of 40% of benefits. However, the new law only requires that 20% of new ratepayer funds should be invested in LMI communities for energy efficiency. For a just transition to a clean energy economy, a minimum of 40% of new funds should be directed to benefit low-to-moderate-income households and disadvantaged communities.

4. Public comment processes need to be easily accessible to residents who may not be well versed in the technical aspects of the topic at hand. LMI program creation by NYSERDA and the PSC must be designed in collaboration with the communities that these programs will serve. The process for integration of suggestions must be transparent. Where input is not incorporated, agencies should say why not. We refuse to let our participation create legitimacy for stakeholder processes if our communities aren’t actually being heard.

More info & SIGN PETITION HERE

Find out how you can celebrate #EEDay2019!

Ways to Take Action Here

You can also connect with you local HeatSmart Campaign to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business! Ulster-Sullivan Residence can learn more at renewableny.org

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Last week, the Rules, Enactments and Intergovernmental Relations Committee pushed through a scheduled vote to support the Danskammer fracked-gas power plant. Much of their language was gleaned from the Danskammer LLC prospectus, and they even had Danskammer legal counsel sitting at the table! A motion to table the vote on the resolution until all sides had been heard was dismissed.

The Orange County Legislature will vote on a resolution to support the new Danskammer power plant in Newburgh on October 3rd – without hearing both sides of the question. These are the same tactics they used to support the notorious CPV power plant, for which people are now doing time for corruption. See more here: https://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/politics-on-the-hudson/2019/03/07/joseph-percoco-cuomos-former-top-aide-ordered-prison/3091932002/

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Show up for Public Comments— You have a right to use your 3 minutes to tell them what you think:

It’s in the wrong place— flooded during Super Storm Sandy

It’s the wrong time—NY is committed to clean energy under the recently-passed Climate & Communities Protection Act

It’s a step backward—increased industrialization of the riverfront will adversely affect tourism and investment in the region

It will pollute the air— it will produce 10 times more annual emissions than the current plant, as they will be moving from operating 4-7 hours per week to full-time operations of 140-168 hours per week.

Cumulative health effects for NBNY — in a population which has been drinking PFOS polluted water for generations, an additional pollution load may lead to serious illness.

We don’t need it—NYISO, our grid operator, does not include this plant as necessary for power in New York.

Better choices exist—sustainable energy projects offer comparable jobs. Nationwide, green energy jobs outstrip fossil fuel jobs 5:1.

WHEN: 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3

WHERE: Orange County Government Center, 255 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924

We’ll meet at 2:30 outside the Legislature. Bring your signs!
At 3:15, we will sign up for public comments.
Public comments start at 3:30 pm. You’ll have 3 minutes to speak your mind!

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Attend the family-friendly Clean Power Expo
featuring Green exhibitors, EV test drives & Activities

Start at Town Hall and get a free Clean Power Guide.
Then grab an Action Checklist and a Village Map and “Walk the Talk”.

Participating local businesses and volunteers, presenting actionable tips and tricks to green your life:

Action: Test drive an electric vehicle
Host: outside Rhinebeck Town Hall

Action: Commit to Composting
Action: Recycle specialty items (drop off your toothpaste tubes, watch/hearing aid batteries, wine corks and Brita filters)
Presented by JSA Sustainability Director, Leola Specht
Host: Rhinebeck Artist Shop

Action: Shop from farmers
11am: catch Terrapin Chef Kroner’s kids talk about local healthy food
Host: Rhinebeck Farmers Market

Action: Switch to Eco-Friendly Containers and go strawless
Presented by Shiwanti Widyarathna (owner of Cinnamon) and Kellianne (Stonybrook student, former president of the Rhinebeck High School Environmental Club, and co-founder of The Last Straw Rhinebeck)
Host: Cinnamon

Action: Read up! Oblong is offering 10% off any science and nature books for the day. Browse their recommendations in a curated Climate display.
Host: Oblong Books

Action: Shuttle not-to-be-wasted food from Rhinebeck public schools to shelters in need
Presented by Larry Anthony, (RSD Food Services Director)
12pm: Nels Leader, VP at Bread Alone, on greening business
Host: Bread Alone

Action: Did you know Rhinebeck municipal water comes from the Hudson River? Learn about actions you can take to address BOTH climate and clean water issues
Presented by Riverkeeper
Host: Aroi

Action: Recycle a T-shirt: Make a Tote Bag or Dog Toy
1pm to 3pm: Presented by Ann Braybrooks. Bring a T-shirt as our supplies may not last. Free and open to all families, teens and adults.
Host: Starr Public Library

Action: In an act of eco-rebellion, color-run powder your kid’s (or your hair) green!
Host: Land of Oz

Action: Sign on to Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s push for federal action on climate: Carbon Fee & Dividend
Host: Winter Sun & Summer Moon

Action: Pick your favorite biomimicry project with educator Dorna Schroeter
Host: Willow Wood

Action: Learn how to fix something headed to the heap with Repair Cafe
Host: The Portly Pug

Action: Commune with Bike Commuters
Get inspired to ride to work or school & check out an electric bike
Host: TBD

Action: Check out solar options for your home
Host: SunCommon, SunPower, and other Clean Power Guide sponsors at Rhinebeck Town Hall

Action: Go geothermal
Host: Dandelion at Rhinebeck Town Hall

Action: Join forces with the Climate Smart Community Task Force
Host: Rhinebeck Environmental Committee at Village Hall

Bring your excess produce from your garden to swap with others and
learn about other concrete actions (besides growing and trading food) you can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cost little or nothing, and save you money. Topics will include community solar, green electricity, Low cost and low skill DIY home improvements, used electric vehicles, and more. Speaker: Tom Konrad, Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission Chair, freelance writer focused on clean energy, and serial home renovator.

Register and more info here

The ENE International Film Festival, in Newburgh, NY, celebrates the independent film, music, and green technology industries.

ENE© is dedicated to helping artistically creative people, including, emerging talent, to achieve their goal of addressing a wider audience both domestically and internationally. Thus, making our festival an important destination and vehicle for networking opportunities that include a forum of professionals, features sessions, screenings, and accompanying exhibitions.

Our social festival will combine a film competition along with music from local, national, and international acts, and food, as well as, showcase a renewable energy conference.

The ENE festival runs from Oct 10 – 14 , 2019 in Newburgh, New York.

About the Film Festival

Our multi-cultural event will celebrate new and innovative film making talent from around the world.

Our film program will present thought-provoking dramas, documentaries, shorts, and avant-garde works.

TICKETS HERE

Virtual power plants – where lots of small distributed resources are bundled together to act like a big traditional power plant – are moving from demonstration projects to mainstream practice.

In this webinar, hosted by Clean Energy Group, East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) and Sunrun will share details of a new project in California that will deploy solar and battery storage systems in low-income single-family and multifamily homes to offset the need for reliance on fossil-fuel powered peaker plants. Under a 10-year contract, Sunrun will deliver 500 kilowatts of capacity and 2,000 kilowatt-hours of energy storage to EBCE customers in Oakland, California, while bringing the benefits of energy savings and reliable backup power to the area’s economically disadvantaged households.

Panelists:

• JP Ross, Senior Director of Local Development, Electrification and Innovation, East Bay Community Energy
• Michael Norbeck, Senior Manager, Grid Services, Sunrun Inc
• Seth Mullendore, Vice President and Project Director, Clean Energy Group (moderator)

REGISTER HERE

This webinar is a presentation of Clean Energy Group’s Resilient Power Project. For more information, please visit www.resilient-power.org.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

RSVP on Facebook here!

An evening of mixing and mingling for clean power solutions with advocates, entrepreneurs & interested community members.

Mayor Randy Casale of Beacon and the Hudson Valley Community Power team will discuss local and clean community energy solutions.

Free to attend!

First 50 RSVPs get a free drink ticket. Light refreshments will be served.

Join us at Shandelee Hall at The Arnold House and learn about concrete steps you can take to make heating your home cleaner and more efficient! Meet the experts find out how geothermal tech, air-source pumps and home efficiency techniques can keep you cozy and save you cash. 6-8PM. We’ll bring the snacks! Drink and Food specials available

RSVP HERE

Join us on Thursday, October 10, from 6:30pm – 9pm at Bungalow Bar event space in Rockaway Beach, NY to learn about renewable heating and cooling options for your home and business coupled with energy efficiency, and building a resilient and sustainable Rockaway Peninsula. Complimentary Appetizers will be served. Doors open at 6:30pm

Our speakers, followed by an audience Q&A:

John Franceschina, PE
John, formerly the Director of Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs at the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), is now Senior Manager for Lockheed Martin’s Energy Efficiency and Demand Response program for PSEG Long Island. It provides rebates and incentives for the 1.1M residential and commercial customers in the PSEG-LI territory which includes virtually all homes and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaways. As Senior Manager, John leads, manages and oversees all aspects of PSEG’s residential energy efficiency programs encompassing both the new construction and existing building market sectors.

Zachary Fink
Zach Fink is the lead Geothermal Designer for ZBF Geothermal, LLC. At ZBF Geothermal, Zach specializes on high performance geothermal heating and cooling systems. He consults on/ designs and installs projects ranging for 1,500 square foot residential homes to 15 story rental building in New York City. Over the past six years, Zachary Fink, has installed or designed more than 250 geothermal heating and cooling systems. He is an International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (ISGHPA) Accredited Installer.

Walter Meyer
Walter Meyer is an urban designer who uses ecosystem services to create resilient hydrology and energy systems, especially in vulnerable coastal communities. In 2006 he co-founded Local Office Landscape and Urban Design (LOLA). He holds degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design from the University of Florida and Harvard University, and he is a Lecturer at the Parsons School of Design in New York, NY.
In 2013, Meyer was recognized by the White House as a “Champion of Change” for his work using alternate energy as a means of immediate relief and an engine for long-term economic recovery after Superstorm Sandy. He served as an advisor to the President’s team until 2016. His work navigates seamlessly between professional practice, academia and humanitarianism

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Description

Organizations and concerned NY constituents will be coming together in UNITY to stand with the Climate Strike youth and call on Governor Andrew Cuomo to uphold his promises to move New York in to a fossil fuel free future. That means halting all proposed and existing fracked-gas infrastructure in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York that undermine the fossil fuel free and renewable energy goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

We will voice our concerns about climate change, global warming, and the threat that fracked gas power plants pose to New York’s health, safety, and environmental future. Governor Cuomo will hear from concerned constituents about the devastating effects of fossil fuel infrastructure on local communities throughout New York state.

This event will be well-attended by environmental organizations in New York and it will be a great day of camaraderie, networking, fun, and power. There will be music, sign-making, food trucks, chants, and camaraderie with environmental allies and New York constituents. The press and media will be present to cover the event.

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This webinar will introduce The Sustainability Education and Energy Knowledge-sharing (SEEK) Project, an action research project of the Spirituality and Sustainability Initiative at ASU, and demonstrate the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® for Congregations program. Both programs are designed for congregations, but can be used by any community seeking a framework and tools to help accelerate their energy transitions. SEEK uses a novel model for leveraging existing assets and in-kind resources from multi-sectoral partners (universities, congregations, commercial energy professionals, federal programs and local leaders) The EPA’s ENERGY STAR® for Congregations program has assets that also can be used across communities. Its free online tools, training and technical services are designed to support energy and water stewardship in worship facilities but apply to any facility. Webinar participants view methods to measure their individual and collective impacts on energy usage, migration to renewable energy products and services, greenhouse gas emissions, energy expenditures, and reinvestment of cost savings into social service.

Register here

The NYC DOE Office of Sustainability and the STEM Department are partnering again for the NYC Solar Schools Education Program.

NYC DOE Middle School teachers are invited to attend the NYC Solar Schools Education Program. Workshops take place during school hours from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm. This program is FREE for interested teachers; all costs are covered by the DOE through funding from the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

Professional Learning Training Dates:

Brooklyn Middle: Wednesday 10/16/19, Wednesday 1/15/20 – Brooklyn Urban Garden School (BUGS)
Queens Middle: Tuesday 10/22/19 and Friday 1/24/20- Location TBD
Bronx Middle: Thursday 10/31/10 and Friday 1/17/20- Location TBD
Staten Island Middle: Wednesday 12/9/19, Wenesday 1/22/20- Greenbelt Nature Center

Training includes two on-site full day workshops, plus 1 afterschool webinar.
Time: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm.

All participating teachers will be provided with the training, curriculum, and other resources they need to integrate solar content and activities into their coursework. Free materials toolkits will be provided, and teachers can receive CTLE credits for attending.

Are you using Amplify? Discover how Solar One’s Green Design Lab lessons can compliment your Amplify curriculum with even more hands-on and place based activities.

REGISTER HERE

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JOIN WE ACT in celebrating this year’s achievements at our annual Gala! This will be a festive evening to honor leaders for their outstanding work to advance the environmental and social justice movements, and to look towards the future.

PROGRAM

6:00 PM – Pre-Program Reception with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres

7:00 PM – Live Auction

7:15 PM – Dinner and Program

TICKETS HERE

Whether for heating, cooking or generating electricity, the so-called “natural gas” New Yorkers use is essentially methane, a fossil fuel and an extremely potent greenhouse gas. On top of that, it’s produced by fracking – a process banned in our own state for health reasons. It’s time for a transition to renewable electricity sources and the adoption of heat pumps and other modern, clean and efficient technologies for heating and cooling. What state and city policies can accelerate this switch on a large scale, and what benefits could we see?

Speakers:

Donnel Baird, Founder and CEO of BlocPower

Elizabeth “Betta” Broad, Outreach Director for the New Yorkers for Clean Power campaign

Patrick Robbins, coordinator, New York Energy Democracy Alliance

Moderator: Charlotte Binns, Director of Community Outreach at Joule Community Power and board member, North Brooklyn Neighbors

More info here

Presented by 350 Brooklyn.

Empire Clean Vehicle Festival

Please join Empire Clean Cities, NYC Parks, DCAS, NYC DOT & other partners as we
gather the latest innovations in clean vehicles & technologies operating in the region!

To RSVP and for more information,
visit: http://bit.ly/ECVF2019
or contact Joy Gardner at joy@empirecleancities.org.

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!!

REGISTER HERE

Farmingdale State College Lupton Hall room T101

See the flyer for speaker info: Geothermal flyer 

Join the Renewable Heat Now campaign at the Public Service Commission Meeting in Albany on Thursday, Oct 17 when the PSC should finally issue the long-awaited energy efficiency order. The meeting will be followed by a press conference.

Last month’s meeting was an amazing, unifying experience as we held space in the PSC boardroom and then held a press conference to inform the media & the public about how decisions made at the PSC impact the people of New York (https://www.facebook.com/RenewableHeatNow/videos/1173977049456338/).

On October 17 we will again gather in Agency Building 3 in 19th Floor Boardroom at 9:30am for the 10:30 meeting. Then we will hold a 1:30pm press conference in LOB Rm 130 – our reaction to the Public Service Commission’s Energy Efficiency order to the utilities. We expect the PSC to tell the utilities to stop using our money to fund climate destruction and instead use our money to fund the solutions. Hurrah or Horror Show? Be there for the reveal!

If you need a ride or want to organize a carpool, sign up here: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ai04rn

Gather to watch and hold signs at 9:30am October 19, 2019
Public Service Commission Meeting
Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 3
19th Floor Boardroom
Albany, NY

Press conference hosted by Renewable Heat Now at 1:30pm in the LCA Pressroom: Legislative Office Building (LOB) Room 130.

(There will probably be time to grab lunch in the Concourse before the press conference. We will bring seltzer, fruit, and granola bars.)

The world is watching what New York will do. The time to act is NOW. Let’s make sure NYS regulators know we are watching them and that we hold them accountable for serving the PUBLIC’s interest and protecting the planet – not protecting the utilities’ bottom line.

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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

More information & registration here

You can also attend the online Drawdown event here!