Join us for this NYCP teach-in to learn about how your local government can lead on a local energy code that ensures construction of healthy, emissions-free buildings in your community. We’ll also learn about the recommendations of NYS Climate Action Council’s Draft Scoping Plan to reduce emissions from buildings, and how you can weigh in!
Teach-In Program:
– “A New $ Opportunity for Local Governments”, NYSERDA’s Stretch to Zero Pilot Program: Elizabeth Staubach, Senior Project Manager at New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
– “Leading by Example: The City of Ithaca’s Comprehensive Green Building Policy”, Luis Aguirre-Torres, Sustainability Director for the City of Ithaca
– “Reaching NY’s Ambitious Climate Goals: The NYS Draft Climate Plan’s Recommendations for Healthy, Zero-Emissions Buildings”, Jen Metzger, Senior Policy Advisor, at New Yorkers for Clean Power, former NYS State Senator
The NYS Climate Action Council has released, for public comment, a much-awaited draft plan to implement New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the most ambitious climate law in the country. Join us for a Zoom presentation and Q&A with Jen Metzger, who will give us an overview of the plan and issues and recommendations that are important for communities to know about and weigh in on. She will also highlight actions that state and local governments need to begin taking now if New York is to reach its emissions targets.
Jen served in the State Senate in 2019-2020, where she was a leading voice for action to tackle climate change and move away from reliance on fossil fuels. She was an active member of the Senate’s workgroup on the CLCPA, passed in 2019, and she led efforts in the State Legislature to create a permanent ban on fracking, passed as part of the budget in 2020.
Prior to her election to the State Senate, Jen served for over a decade in local government in the Town of Rosendale, and co-founded and directed Citizens for Local Power, an organization dedicated to helping communities shift to an equitable, locally-based clean energy economy. She is currently Senior Policy Advisor to New Yorkers for Clean Power, and also serves on the NYS Cannabis Control Board, which is charged with creating a framework for cannabis policy grounded in public health, equity, restorative justice, and sustainability. She has a PhD in political science, with a specialization in environmental politics and policy.
This event is brought to you through the combined efforts of the New York State Climate Reality Project Coalition, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Riverkeeper, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, New Yorkers for Clean Power, and Scenic Hudson.
Here’s your chance to learn about advanced Community Choice Aggregation as a transformational tool for community energy empowerment and climate justice.
Speakers include:
– Jasmine Graham, Energy Justice Policy Manager, WEACT for Environmental Justice
– Paul Fenn, Principal, Local Power, Inc., inventor of Community Choice Aggregation
– Meghan Shaw, Outreach Director, Cambridge Energy Alliance, MA
Event Co-sponsors include:
Citizens for Local Power (CLP)
Energy Democracy Alliance (EDA)
Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET)
New Yorkers for Clean Power (NYCP)
Offshore Wind Power, Ports, & Job Creation in NY
Co-hosted with ACE NY, E2 and NRDC
Sept. 22, 1-2 pm ET –
ACE NY, E2, NRDC and New Yorkers for Clean Power are hosting a 1-hour virtual event during Climate Week NYC to discuss the challenges and enormous opportunities that offshore wind presents for port facilities and underserved communities. The panel discussion will begin with a short film by ACE NY on the topic.
Introduction to Opening Video: Anne Reynolds, Executive Director, ACE NY
Moderator: Nathanael Greene, Senior Renewable Energy Advocate, Climate & Clean Energy Program, NRDC
Introductions: Uchenna Bright, Eastern States Advocate, E2
Panelists:
Alba Pena, Community Engagement Manager, Equinor
Summer Storm Sandoval, Energy Democracy Coordinator, UPROSE
Willie White, Senior Employment and Training Specialist in the Youth and Workforce Services Department for the City of Albany, NY
Ross Gould, Vice President for Supply Chain Development, Business Network for Offshore Wind
Checkout our online teach-in reviewing successful green affordable housing around the state, helpful policy initiatives and how to scale up to meet NY’s climate goals!
Speakers include:
Elizabeth McDade, Rochester Energy Efficiency & Weatherization (RENEW)
Guy Kempe, RUPCO
Jen Metzger, Former NYS State Senator & NYCP Policy Advisor
Jamal Lewis, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
Michael DiRamio, Assistant Director of Energy Affordability & Equity at NYSERDA
Zach Fink, ZBF Geothermal
Co-hosted by Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, Urban Strategist, and Betta Broad, Director of Advocacy & Organizing at Association for Energy Affordability/NYCP Campaign Director
You can take action for Green Affordable Housing by filling out our form here: http://tiny.cc/Act4AffordableGreenHouse
We’re excited to introduce your to our whole team at New Yorkers for Clean Power and tell you about the different “Earth Day Actions” you can take! Fill out our Earth Day form to select how you would like to #ActOnClimate today: http://tiny.cc/NYCPEarthDay2021
Learn about current legislation in New York that supports electric vehicle sales, charging infrastructure and greening public transportation. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and take action!
Send a letter to your representative: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-green-transit-green-jobs-in-new-york/
Connect with NYCP to meet with your legislator about clean transportation: https://forms.gle/2xpkWpwUBfHDpu9Q8
Featuring:
– Mo-Yain Tham, Policy and Research Associate at Jobs to Move America
– Rachel Patterson, Legislative & Climate Associate at Environmental Advocates NY
– Carine Dumit, Director of Market Development & Public Policy at EVgo
– Albert Gore, Director of Public Policy & Business Development at Tesla.
Our state’s regulatory processes are not taking all the factors into account when deciding the cost benefit ratios of fossil fuel & renewable infrastructure! Learn what needs to be considered by industry experts. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and take action for a better BCA!
Visit our take-action page to improve NY’s BCA: tinyurl.com/bcacomment
Speakers include:
Sonal Jessel, the Director of Policy at WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Andy Frank, the Founder & President of Sealed and Strategic Advisory Group member to inform the Building Electrification Process for the Department of Public Service
John Ciovacco, the President of Aztech Geothermal and Strategic Advisory Group member to inform the Building Electrification Process for the DPS
Jessica Azulay, the Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) and active party member in numerous rate cases across NYS.