Renewable Energy: What to Expect in the Next Ten Years Symposium held April 4, 2014 The Links at East Syracuse
The Energy in the 21st Century symposium series was founded by and continues to be directed by Dr. Rhea Jezer, environmental educator and policy advisor to elected officials in New York State and beyond. She is a consultant and advisor to candidates for election at all levels in both major political parties. Dr. Jezer was an environmental advisor to then Senator Hillary Clinton for nine years, and worked closely with President Bill Clinton, New York Governor George Pataki, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, among others.
The symposium series is a division of Synapse Sustainability Trust, a non-profit incubator of green business concepts that dramatically reduce the release of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Garry Brown, Commissioner, New York State Public Service Commission
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Discusses the role of the New York State Public Service Commission in advancing renewable energy in the state.
Ashok Gupta, Director of Programs and Senior Energy Economist, NRDC
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Discusses developments and opportunities in renewable energy.
Dan Reicher, Executive Director of the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy
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Discusses key issues and challenges in renewable energy including financing, policy and distribution capacity.
Bob Catell, Chairman of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at New York State University at Stony Brook
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Discusses issues related to storage of electricity and efficiency in renewable energy generation and distribution.
First part of a far-reaching panel discussion on renewable energy in response to questions from the symposium audience.
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Second half of a wide-ranging panel discussion on renewable energy and energy distribution systems.
KEYNOTE: Jose Zayas, Program Manager for Wind & Water Power Program; Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE); U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
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Discusses a wide range of issues facing the renewable energy industry from the perspective of the U.S. Department of Energy.