Updates on Energy Efficiency in NYS

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