Renewable Realities: A Discussion About New York's Progress to Net Zero

The NYU Journal of Legislation and Public Policy (JLPP) is pleased to invite you to its first event of the year: a moderated panel discussion of New York’s progress toward its decarbonization goals under its historic 2019 Climate Act and the current hurdles to accelerating renewable energy development in the state.

Speakers

Moderator: Elizabeth Stein - State Policy Director, Institute for Policy Integrity

Matthew Eisenson - Senior Fellow, Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative

Justin Gundlach - Senior Advisor for Policy Implementation, New York Department of Public Service

Marguerite Wells - Executive Director, Alliance for Clean Energy NY

John Dempsey - CEO, Bluepoint Wind

Synopsis

In 2019, New York enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), a historic law that set an ambitious decarbonization timeline for the state: 70 percent renewable energy by 2030, 100 percent zero-emissions energy by 2040, and an 85 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

Earlier this year, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Department of Public Service (DPS) released a draft progress report finding that the state will likely miss its first deadline under the CLCPA, and should push back the 2030 goal date to 2033 or 2035.

Can New York get back on track? Attend this panel to hear experts discuss the hurdles currently slowing renewables development in the Empire State and explore solutions for accelerating its progress toward a carbon-free future.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

1.5 CLE credits available.

To RSVP, please fill out the form linked here.