Advisory-For Planning Purposes     

Date: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
Event Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018
Contact: Renee Vogelsang, 315-380-2708, renee@nyforcleanpower.org 
Andra Leimanis, 315-677-7824, andra@allianceforagreeneconomy

Hundreds from Across the Region to Gather in Syracuse on Saturday, May 19 for the Climate Solutions Summit

Syracuse, NY– A coalition of organizations will host the second Climate Solutions Summit on Saturday, May 19th at Fowler High School in Syracuse, NY. The Climate Solutions Summit aims to build a larger movement that is prepared to take action for climate solutions. The summit is an opportunity for organizers and people from all communities across the region to come together to share projects, case studies, resources, experiences and skills to tackle climate change and implement solutions.

Governor Cuomo and New York State have proposed one of the strongest mandates for renewables in the nation, calling for 50% renewable energy by 2030 and a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The state has also set ambitious goals for electric vehicles and EV infrastructure, calling for 30,000 EVs on the road in NY by 2018 and 1 million by 2025, and is rolling out new programs to help building owners increase their energy efficiency.

This year’s featured Keynote speakers include Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation; Eric Walker, Renewable Energy Advisor and Former Director of Sustainable Development for Erie County; and Judith Enck, Former Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The opening panel titled, “Successes at the Local Level,” will feature elected officials from across the region highlighting successful clean energy and sustainability projects in their municipality or community.

What: Climate Solutions Summit

Case studies and workshops in renewable energy such as solar, wind, renewable heating and cooling- ground source (geothermal) and air source heat pumps; energy efficiency; electric vehicles; clean mass transit; green jobs; sustainable land use; and environmental justice. Breakout sessions on technical skills, communications, movement building and opportunities for networking with members of the climate movement. Speakers ranging from local, grassroots, state and national organizations. Tabling Expo open all day featuring non-profit organizations and businesses.

Where: Fowler High School, 227 Magnolia Street, Syracuse, NY 13204

When: Saturday, May 19, 9am – 5pm, Registration begins at 8am

Who: Keynote speakers Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation Oren Lyons; Renewable Energy Advisor and Former Director of Sustainable Development for Erie County Eric Walker; as well as Former EPA Administrator Judith Enck.

Elected Officials Panelists include: Sam Gordon, Town of Dewitt; Mike Baden, Town of Rochester; Irene Weiser, Town of Caroline; Joe Driscoll, City of Syracuse; and more.

Presenters include: Chris Carrick, Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board; Mark Lowery, Department of Environmental Conservation: Anne Reynolds, ACE New York; Jessica Azulay, Alliance for a Green Economy; Chris Bolt, WAER; Emily Pomilio, Sierra Club; Yusuf Abdul-Qadir, NYCLU; Twiggy Billue, National Action Network; and more from local, state and national organizations.

The Climate Solutions Summit is co-sponsored by New Yorkers for Clean Power, Mothers Out Front, Sierra Club, ACE NY, Climate Change Awareness and Action, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Central New York Regional Planning & Development Board, National Action Network, The Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force, Frack Action, and Alliance for a Green Economy.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-solutions-summit-tickets-45146368002

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For more program details and information go to, ClimateSolutionsSummit.org

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