November 20; 9:00AM – 1:30PM
Kaplan Hall, One Washington Center, SUNY/Orange Newburgh Campus (MAP)
Learn how New York can ensure energy reliability and economic sustainability for its future. Join us at this timely summit on November 20, where we will explore New York’s energy system, what opportunities for alternative energy sources are available, and how to finance them, with special emphasis on opportunities and incentives for the region’s municipalities, their residents and businesses.
WHAT: “Transitioning to a Green Energy Economy: How Municipalities Can Benefit”
WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 9:00AM – 1:30PM
WHERE: Kaplan Hall, One Washington Center, on the SUNY/Orange Newburgh Campus
Click here to view the summit agenda
The public is invited and Mid-Hudson elected officials and municipal leaders are particularly encouraged to attend. Click here to register.
Clearwater has served as an active member of the Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Energy Working Group, formed as part of the Cleaner, Greener Communities program, with funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Energy Working Group, comprised of energy experts and industry members, municipal officials, businesses, environmental organizations and academia, has created a very comprehensive baseline of information to guide the transition to a Green Energy Economy. This work – along with ways to implement the plan’s goals and recommendations – will be presented at this important energy summit in Newburgh, NY on November 20. Click here to view the summit agenda.
Summit Co-Sponsors:
Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO)
Citizens for Local Power (CLP)
Courtney-Strong
Croton Energy Group
CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities (CISC)
Energize/EIC
Green Guru
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Hudson Valley Regional Council
Hudson Valley Smart Growth Alliance
IBEW Local 363
Joule Assets
Mid-Atlantic Transition Hub (MATH)
NY Solar Energy Society
Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (NWEAC)
Orange County Planning Department
Riverkeeper
RUPCO
Sierra Club
Southern Westchester Energy Consortium (SWEAC)
Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development (SASD)
Sullivan County Sustainability Department
Sunrise Solar
US Green Building Council
Click here to register, or for more information, contact Manna Jo Greene, Environmental Action Director at MannaJo@Clearwater.org or (845) 265-8080, x7113.
