ElectrCITY: The Future of the Sustainable Grid

Presented by:  NYU Wagner's WEPA

This half day forum will examine the electricity system in NYC – where it comes from, how it’s delivered, and how it’s used.  Industry leaders, policymakers, and academics will discuss challenges and solutions to integrating renewables into the grid as well as demand management and efficiency innovations.

Keynote Speaker:
Sergej Mahnovski, Ph.D, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
 
Panelists and Moderators:
Nancy E. Anderson, Executive Director, Sallan Foundation
Rebecca Craft, Director of Energy Efficiency Programs, Con Edison
Francisco de Leon, Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, NYU POLY
James T. Gallagher, Senior Manager for Strategic & Business Planning, New York Independent System Operator
Vincent Gil, Account Executive, New York Power Authority
Bonnie Gurry, Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Engineer, New York Power Authority
Sara Jayanthi, NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities Coordinator, Solar One
Joe Oates, Vice President of Energy Management, Con Edison
Mei Shibata, Chief Business Officer, ThinkEco
Trey Taylor, Co-founder & President, Verdant Power

Opening and Closing Remarks:
Rae Zimmerman, Professor of Planning and Public Administration, NYU Wagner
John Bradley, Assistant Vice President, Sustainability, Energy and Technical Services, NYU

Free, RSVP required here!