Climate Change and Hope in Ulster County!
Thursday, March 15, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Ulster County Legislative Chambers, 6th floor of the Ulster County Office Building,
244 Fair St, Kingston, NY 12401
Please pre-register if you plan to attend.
Tim Guinee, Hudson Valley resident, actor and leader in former Vice-President Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project will present a free slideshow with discussion of the latest science regarding climate change in our area. The Climate Reality Project is a diverse group of individuals who seek to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by supporting urgent action on climate change across every level of society. This not-to-be missed event will focus on the very latest climate change science, the impacts in the Hudson Valley and the many reasons to be hopeful in facing this crisis. A panel of experts will follow for questions and answers and discussion. Free and open to the public.
Post-presentation panel speakers include:
- Patrice Courtney Strong of Courtney Strong, Inc., has been helping homeowners, businesses and local governments save money by saving energy and assisting Hudson Valley municipalities to convert to LED street lights.
- Tom Kacandes, President of Inside Track Solar, Inc., designs and installs solar, energy storage, and energy efficiency projects in the Hudson Valley, including solar systems for Ryan Insurance, Bread Alone Bakery, and the region’s first operating Community Solar array for CMRC, LLC on Ulster Ave. in Kingston.
- Steve Noble, Mayor of Kingston since 2016 and advocate for citywide sustainability, energy-efficiency and quality-of-life. The City of Kingston has achieved Bronze Certification as a Climate Smart Community.
- Amanda LaValle, Director of Ulster County Department of the Environment. Ulster County is also Bronze Certified CSC, purchasing 100% renewable energy, expanding its green fleet and EV charging stations and organic waste composting.
- Evelyn Wright of Sustainable Energy Economics; provides climate and energy policy analysis for governments, non-profits and businesses in US and abroad, and makes detailed energy data useful for decision-makers.
Energy Efficiency Online Teach-In
Thursday, March 22, 7 pm – 8 pm
Online: Register Here
As we ramp up efforts to push Governor Cuomo, NYSERDA, and the Public Service Commission to adopt a comprehensive energy efficiency program that is as ambitious and equitable as possible, we invite clean energy advocates and climate activists from across the state to participate in this online teach-in.
The goal of the teach-in is to provide an overview of the importance of energy efficiency in meeting our climate and clean energy goals, creating green jobs and healthier homes. Guest speakers will include energy efficiency advocates and experts from leading environmental non-profits, community based organizations, and the energy efficiency industry. The content of the teach-in should be accessible to the non-expert and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in the last 15 minutes.
Featured speakers include:
- Miles Farmer, Staff Attorney, Climate and Clean Energy Program, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- Clarke Gocker, Director of Policy and Strategy, People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH Buffalo)
- Jessica Azulay, Program Director, Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE)
- Cecil Corbin-Mark, Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives, WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT)
- Hal Smith, CEO, Halco Energy
Sponsored by: New Yorkers for Clean Power, Alliance for a Green Economy, Catskill Mountainkeeper, PUSH Buffalo, Sane Energy Project, Renewable Heat Now, Riverkeeper, and Citizens for Local Power
Cuomo: Walk the Talk on Climate!
March & Rally in Albany
Mon, April 23, 12 pm – 5 pm
New York State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
RSVP Today!
In a time of record-shattering hurricanes, with our federal government bought and sold by the fossil fuel industry, states like New York must step up and fight climate change. But Governor Andrew Cuomo is effectively all talk – and too little action. It will take more than fine words to keep our families safe from the growing crisis.
That’s why on April 23rd, New Yorkers from across the state are descending on Albany to tell Governor Cuomo to walk the talk on climate. From Rochester to Rensselaer, Buffalo to Brooklyn, we will join forces to demand 3 bold actions to fight climate change, create jobs, and ensure justice for all:
- Stop all fracking infrastructure projects
- Move to 100% renewable energy
- Make corporate polluters pay
We will start with an energetic, family friendly march to the Capitol and then pack the building with our collective power, followed by an (optional) opportunity to participate in civil disobedience nearby. More details on the day of the march will be available soon. For now, help us spread the word about this historic march. Brave climate leadership isn’t going to come from Washington. It’s going to come from us, if we step up and make our Governor work for the people and the climate.