An Introduction to Public Power NY
Start: 2021-06-03 19:00:00 UTC Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00)
This is a virtual event
Please join us for a two-part series on Energy in NY State sponsored by Mothers Out Front Dutchess County, Dutchess County Progressive Action Alliance, Energy Democracy Alliance, Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America and Nobody Leaves Mid-Hudson.
An Introduction to Public Power NY
When: June 3rd at 7pm
Where: Zoom
Guest speakers from the MHVDSA Eco-Socialism Working Group will present what public power is and promote the current campaign being organized by Public Power NY, a statewide coalition fighting for energy democracy and a just transition to renewables. There will be a brief overview of the energy grid and some discussion on the NY Build Public Renewables Act. A bill to create over 51,000 jobs across the state building publicly owned renewables to get to the goals set forth by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Following the overview will be a Q&A and actions people can take to help support the Public Power NY campaign as we enter the final stretch of the legislative session.