With the passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), New York’s landmark climate law, Westchester County has the opportunity to be a leader in establishing a clean energy future. This summit will convene experts across sectors to reveal the opportunities of the CLCPA for Westchester. NYLCVEF is pleased to co-host this event with Sustainable Westchester, and Pace Law School. Topics to be discussed include the CLCPA, the current energy landscape in Westchester, scalable clean energy solutions, and environmental justice.

Agenda 

Special Guest Speaker: State Senator Pete Harckham

Opening Presentation: Westchester County Legislator Nancy Barr & Westchester County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, Majority Leader

Panel One

Moderated by Julie Tighe, President, NYLCV

Kara Allen, Senior Advisor, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, NYSERDA

Peter McCartt, Director of Energy Conservation & Sustainability, Westchester County

Nancy Seligson, Town Supervisor, Town of Mamaroneck

Radina Valova, Senior Staff Attorney, Pace Energy & Climate Center

Anjali Sauthoff, PhD, Independent Environmental Health Consultant

Panel Two

Moderated by Craig Hart, Executive Director, Pace Energy and Climate Center

Mark Brescia, Manager, Con Edison

Vennela Yadhati, P.E. Business Development Engineer, NYPA

Nina Orville, Director of Solar Programs, Sustainable Westchester

Marilyn Dare, Senior Project Manager, NYSERDA

Ryan Boniello, Operation & Sales, Boniello Development

Thomas Bourgeois, Director, U.S. Dept of Energy’s NY/NJ CHP Center

Michel Delafontaine, DER & Business Development Director, Sustainable Westchester

Brad Tito, Program Manager for Communities and Local Governments, NYSERDA

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