The NYU Journal of Legislation and Public Policy (JLPP) is pleased to invite you to Renewable Realities: Discussing New York’s Progress to Net Zero. This panel, JLPP’s first event of the year, will be a moderated 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.
Date and Time:
9/25/24 5pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Lester Pollack Colloquium Room
245 Sullivan St.
Register here:
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 discussion 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 provided. 1.5 CLE Credits Available.
A copy of the Draft CES Biennial Review can be found here. Again, please register here.