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Join ANCA and the Mohawk Valley Clean Energy Team for this year’s Clean <\/a>Energy Conference<\/a> in downtown Utica, New York.<\/p>\n

Together, we’ll dig into the unique challenges and opportunities our small and rural communities face as new state and federal policies roll out across New York. Over the course of 1.5 days, we’ll learn from clean energy stakeholders and community leaders about local impacts of new legislation and programs and discuss ways we can work together to advance New York’s clean energy transition while preserving our region\u2019s values and character:<\/p>\n

Conference Agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Thursday, June 1, 2023\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

1:00-3:00 p.m. \u2014 Tour of Brookfield Renewable\u2019s Trenton Falls hydropower facility<\/strong><\/h4>\n

3:00-5:00 p.m. \u2014 Open House at NYPA\u2019s Energy Zone<\/a> visitor center<\/strong><\/h4>\n

5:00-8:00 p.m. \u2014 Reception at the Irish Cultural Center featuring local food and drink<\/strong><\/h4>\n

5:00-8:00 p.m. \u2014 Networking in the Exhibition Hall<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Friday, June 2, 2023\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

7:30-8:30 a.m. \u2014 Registration, networking, hot breakfast\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:30-9:00 a.m. \u2014 Welcoming Remarks<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Steve Smith, Mohawk Valley Clean Energy Team and Jill Henck, ANCA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

9:00-9:15 a.m. \u2014 Conference Kick-Off with Lead Sponsor, Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<\/b><\/p>\n

9:15-10:00 a.m. \u2014 Community Sparks: short, inspiring success stories from communities across the region
\n<\/strong>Presented by Omay Elphick, Gravity Renewables; Amanda Kaier, Mohawk Valley Clean Energy Team; Josh Pierce, Pierce Family Farm; and Joe Dickson, Ducted Wind Turbines\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

10:00-11:00 a.m. \u2014 Breakout Sessions<\/b><\/p>\n

Community Campaigns: the next generation. Lessons learned, creative approaches for the future.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Presented by Tara Donadio, Capital District Regional Planning Commission; Jeremy Koo, Cadmus Group; and Lisa Marshall, New Yorkers for Clean Power.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Cap & Invest Program; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; the Climate Act; Disadvantaged Communities criteria, Climate Action Council updates<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Presented by Sameer Ranade, NYSERDA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

School Bus Electrification: background, best practices, funding and more<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Presented by Jennifer Brodeur, VIC and Adam Ruder, NYSERDA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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      Mentoring 101: learn what it takes to be a mentor or mentee and how to facilitate that relationship<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Presented by Dr. Curt Gervich, SUNY Plattsburgh<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

      11:00-11:15 a.m. \u2014 Networking & Exhibition Hall<\/b><\/p>\n

      11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. \u2014 Breakout Sessions<\/b><\/p>\n

      Large-scale Renewables<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Presented by Amy Wyant, Otsego County Conservation Association<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      Energy Efficiency: so you thought you knew everything about energy audits<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Presented by North Country Clean Energy Hub Energy Advisors\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      Workforce Development: apprenticeships and program development<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Presented by Richard Lawrence, Interstate Renewable Energy Council<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Part 1: partnering with marginalized communities<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Facilitated by Erin Griffin, ANCA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      12:15-1:30 p.m. \u2014 Lunch and Networking
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      \n<\/span>1:30-3:00 p.m. \u2014 Plenary: Maximizing Community Benefits from the Clean Energy Transition
      \n<\/b>Facilitated by Brad Tito, Power Market; Emmett Smith, Northern Power & Light; and Linda Garrett, American Farmland Trust\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      3:00-3:15 p.m. \u2014 Networking and Exhibition Hall
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      \n<\/span>3:15-4:15 p.m. \u2014 Breakout Sessions<\/b><\/p>\n

      Grant Writing 101<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Presented by Jennifer Perry, ANCA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      The Inflation Reduction Act and You<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Presented by Dr. Stephen Bird, Clarkson University<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      Engaging the Workforce\u00a0<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Presented by Ben Ballard, SUNY Morrisville<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Part 2<\/strong>
      \n<\/span>Facilitated by Erin Griffin, ANCA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      4:15 p.m. \u2014 Conference Wrap-up & Raffle of Local Products and Experiences<\/b><\/p>\n


      \nConference agenda items and presenters subject to change. Download a PDF version of the agenda here.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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