2023 Hudson River Symposium: Landscape and Renewable Energy

181 Sharon Turnpike,Millbrook NY 12545

19 April, 2023

Description

New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has set rigorous goals to replace fossil fuel with renewable energy. By 2030, 70% of New York’s electricity will be generated from renewable sources: primarily wind and solar. By 2025, 6,000 MW of electricity generated in New York state will come from solar. By 2035, 9,000 MW of energy will come from offshore wind, both off the coast and in the Great Lakes. The Hudson River Environmental Society will be holding a symposium at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies on the landscape tradeoffs as New York transitions to renewable energy. The purpose of the meeting will be to: 1. remind attendees of New York State renewable energy goals and the need to move in this direction; 2. identify the potential impacts this transition is having on natural resources and the landscape; 3. examine the research underway to identify potential impacts and management options to minimize impacts; and 4. present what is being done to assure these impacts and tradeoffs are minimized or avoided. Presenters; Sarah Osgood, Exec. Director Climate Action Council - NYSERDA; Steven Grodsky Ph.D., Cornell University; Jeremy Magliaro, Environmental Research, NYSERDA; Jennifer Manierre, Clean Energy Siting, NYSERDA; Troy Weldy, Columbia County Land Conservancy; Kate Miller, Invenergy; Audrey Friedrichsen, Scenic Hudson; Echo Cartwright, The Nature Conservancy; Andrew Gill, CEFAS, Suffolk, U.K; Linda Garrett, American Farmland Trust. Pre-registration ends Friday April 14.  Late-registration fee may apply after this date. To register by mail or for if you are interested in sponsorships, contact the HRES President Mr. James Morrison at: [email protected].