Today, there are many organizations working to grow awareness and access to clean energy.
New York State Energy and Research Development Authority
“NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Today, NYSERDA’s aim is to help New York meet its energy goals: reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and protecting the environment.”
Alliance for Clean Energy New York
“The Alliance for Clean Energy New York’s mission is to promote the use of clean, renewable electricity technologies and energy efficiency in New York State, in order to increase energy diversity and security, boost economic development, improve public health, and reduce air pollution”
NYS Women in Communications and Energy (WICE)
“Women in Communications and Energy (WICE) began over twenty years ago as a grassroots effort with just a few women sharing thoughts, ideas and experiences in their profession. It has now grown to a 800+ member organization allowing women from across New York State to network and learn more about what’s happening in our industries, in our careers, and in our lives.“
“RELI is a membership-based, non-for-profit organization promoting clean, sustainable energy use and generation for Long Island. RELI seeks public participation in energy policy decisions to encourage energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources, and to protect our environment, economy, and public health.”
Environmental Advocates of New York
“Environmental Advocates of New York’s mission is to protect our air, land, water, and wildlife and the health of all New Yorkers. Based in Albany, we monitor state government, evaluate proposed laws, and champion policies and practices that will ensure the responsible stewardship of our shared environment. We work to support and strengthen the efforts of New York’s environmental community and to make our state a national leader.”
“Solar One and NYC ACRE at NYU-Poly have partnered to create a new program, Clean Energy Connections, that will provoke discussion, share best practices and new visions – and then provide a consistent, accessible forum that NYC’s clean energy industry can turn to for ongoing interaction and the development of working partnerships.”
“Released in 2007, PlaNYC was an unprecedented effort undertaken by Mayor Bloomberg to prepare the city for one million more residents, strengthen our economy, combat climate change, and enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers. The Plan brought together over 25 City agencies to work toward the vision of a greener, greater New York. Since then, we have made significant progress towards our long-term goals.”
“New Yorkers are spending more and more to power our homes and businesses every year, yet without realizing it, 25 percent of the energy we pay for, we waste. unwasteNY is a free public service that brings New Yorkers together to reduce our energy waste, so that we can all live more resourcefully. By illuminating energy use we can help homeowners and businesses eliminate energy waste.”
“The mission of New York Farm Bureau is “To Serve And Strengthen Agriculture.”
Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, volunteer organization financed and controlled by member families for the purpose of solving economic and public policy issues challenging the agricultural industry.”
“The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is at the heart of New York State’s electric system, operating the high-voltage transmission network, administering and monitoring the wholesale electricity markets, and planning for the state’s energy future. The NYISO is responsible for the reliable operation of New York’s nearly 11,000 miles of high-voltage transmission and the dispatch of over 500 electric power generators. In addition, the NYISO administers bulk power markets that trade an average of $7.5 billion in electricity and related products annually.”
New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV)
“NYLCV is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy and open space through political action. We’re non-partisan, pragmatic and effective.”
