Clean Energy Calendar

Local support is critical to the success of clean energy projects. Public polling consistently shows that a majority of New Yorkers support renewable energy — but at the local level, a small number of vocal opponents can delay or even stop well-designed solar and storage projects. Too often, the supportive majority stays quiet while a handful of more extreme voices dominate public meetings and opinion pages.

That is why person-to-person conversation is the single most powerful thing we can do to help clean energy projects succeed in the Hudson Valley.

Join this panel discussion to gain perspectives on how solar advocates can boost each other and be prepared to stand up for specific solar and battery storage projects where local support can be make-or-break – notably at meetings where supporters can show up and influence the outcome. And, when a neighbor raises a concern, we are ready to listen and connect them to a resource that answers it accurately.

To be an advocate, you do not need to be an expert or an energy professional. You just need to be a trusted, informed neighbor who cares and shares accurate resources.

Panelists:

• Michael Richardson, Campaigns Director, Third Act
• Kate Selden, Solar Enthusiast, Hudson Valley Resident
• Lydia Miner, Account Manager, Sustainable PR
• Kiara Carman, Communications Associate, Sustainable Hudson Valley
• Laurie Felber (moderator), Visual artist, Third Act Upstate NY & On the Sidewalk Coalition, Woodstock

REGISTRATION REQUESTED

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This Event is part of the Sixth Annual Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week taking place this year throughout the Hudson Valley from September 12th – 20th. The theme this year is “What We All Need to Know, to Sustain Progress and Spirit”. https://www.hvclimatesolutionsweek.org

Climate change and dirty fossil fuels are driving up energy prices and polluting our communities. New York has a bold target of a 100% clean energy grid, and energy storage systems are a key part of that transition. These facilities will replace polluting fossil fuel peaker plants, help stabilize electric rates, and keep our power on during severe weather.

This fall, New Yorkers for Clean Power and Greenlight America are launching an exciting grassroots campaign right here in Ulster County. We are mobilizing days of action, organizing education events, building a local volunteer network, and gathering petition signatures to accelerate clean energy, lower electric bills, and protect public health. It all starts with our kickoff meeting!

Join us to learn more about energy storage and discuss our strategy, campaign tactics, and a wide range of volunteer opportunities for the upcoming months.

New York made history this summer as the first state to impose a moratorium on new hyperscale data center development. That one-year clock is already ticking — and when it runs out, the state will need policies ready to go. Get this wrong and New Yorkers face higher electricity bills, a strained grid, and a clean energy transition quietly derailed. Get it right and the data center boom could actually accelerate the clean energy future and put money back in ratepayers’ pockets.

Tom Konrad, Ph.D., CFA, Clean Energy Coach at NYCP, has been in the weeds on this — not just watching from the sidelines, but actively engaged in New York regulatory proceedings on data center and grid issues. He’ll share what he’s learned from the inside: what the real risks are, what good policy looks like, and why the answer isn’t as simple as slamming the door — or leaving it wide open.

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what’s actually at stake, and a perspective you won’t get from the headlines. REGISTER HERE. (limited to 47 attendees in this space)

Hosted by Sustainable Hudson Valley and New Yorkers for Clean Power

📣The 4TH ANNUAL GREEN JOBS PAVILION is coming back to NYC this SEPTEMBER 21-23 at @projectfarmhouse.nyc
& Green Jobs Board want to see you there! 🤓☁️🤞🏾🌎

This is Green Jobs Board flagship summit, connecting job seekers with employers actively hiring, recruiting, and wanting to connect with diverse, passionate talent!

This year – Green Jobs Board will have career coaching, panels, workshops, & an AFTERPARTY in partnership with @weareallearthgang and @eartherainstitute

Some of Green Jobs Board already confirmed partners / participating employers: @kineticcommunities @weareallearthgang @billionoyster @seel_llc @seedingsovereignty @greenmtnpower @bardgps @uscleanpower @mebltransformingfurniture @earthguardians @rooseveltinitiative @bklynnavyyard & MORE to come! 🙂

Why are energy bills so high? Who makes decisions about our energy system? And what can we do about it?

Join New York State Energy Democracy Alliance (NYEDA) during NYC Climate Week for a Climate Week Social Reception followed by Power to the People, an interactive Energy 101 workshop designed to help everyday New Yorkers better understand our energy system, why it matters, and how we can build a cleaner, more affordable, and more democratic energy future together.

Through storytelling, hands-on activities, discussion, and real-world examples, participants will explore why so many communities struggle with rising utility costs, who holds power in New York’s energy system, and what it will take to create an energy system that works for people and not for-profit utilities. Whether you’re brand new to energy issues or already organizing in your community, this workshop is designed to meet people where they are and move us from confusion and frustration toward collective action and hope.

This event is hosted by New York State Energy Democracy Alliance (NYEDA), a statewide coalition working to build an energy system that is clean, affordable, publicly accountable, and controlled by the people, not for-profit utilities. This workshop will provide the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to take action for a just, fossil fuel-free New York.

During this interactive workshop, you’ll learn:

• ⚡ Who makes decisions about New York’s energy system and who should.
• 💸 How utilities set your rates and why energy bills continue to rise.
• 🌱 The clean, reliable alternatives to fossil fuels that are already transforming communities across New York.
• 📈 Why utility rate hikes happen and how everyday New Yorkers can influence the decisions that affect their bills.
• ✊ What energy democracy means and why public participation is essential to creating an equitable energy system.
• 🗽 How you can get involved in the movement for a clean, affordable, publicly accountable, fossil fuel-free New York.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how our energy system works, practical strategies to help reduce energy burdens, and opportunities to organize alongside others working to build healthier, more resilient communities.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is coming to you!

We are pleased to invite you to a contractor breakfast hosted by NYSERDA to share updates on our new upstate energy efficiency program for multifamily buildings, AMP Up, and hear directly from you about how we can better support your work. Join us for a morning of good food, honest conversation, and a chance to shape how this program grows in your region.

Are you a building owner or property manager looking to improve your properties’ energy performance and lower costs for you and your residents?

NYSERDA is hitting the road to connect with multifamily property owners and managers across the state, and we’re coming to Newburgh. We’d love to have you join NYSERDA for an informal afternoon session to learn about AMP Up and talk through what it could mean for your portfolio, now or in the future.