IMPLEMENTING GREEN VISIONS
June 13th, 2019
John Jay College
City University of New York
The annual 2019 NY Solar+Storage Summit was held on June 13, 2019. At the Summit Sustainable CUNY convened decision makers and stakeholders across New York's diverse communities to outline strategies for reaching renewable energy and storage goals that supports equity, access, and resiliency for all consumers as we transition to a new green economy.
Balancing the Change
Energy is a commodity that impacts every single one of us. From wood in the1700’s to coal in the 1800’s to oil, natural gas, nuclear and finally renewables in the present day, the nation’s infrastructure adapted. Those ahead of the curve, the visionaries and savvy investors, determined where the economic advantages would lie. It's been a long time coming, but change is here. This time, not only fueled by discovery, but by dwindling resources and the undeniable negative carbon impacts to the environment – which is now treated and traded like a commodity. Now is the time to ensure the new green economy is fair and sustainable.
9:30 |
Summit Opens in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater |
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Welcome |
Tria Case, University Director of Sustainability and Energy Conservation, CUNY |
Introduction |
Judith Bergtraum, Sr Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning, Construction and Management, CUNY |
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Morning Keynote |
The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Lieutenant Governor, New York |
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10:30 |
Morning Conversation: The Growing Role of DG |
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U.S. Department of Energy |
Dr. Elaine Ulrich, Senior Advisor for Strategy, the Solar Energy Technology Office |
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New York Power Authority |
Sarah Salati, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer |
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Con Edison |
Matt Ketschke, Senior Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions |
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NYC Mayor's Office of Sustainability |
Susanne DesRoches, Deputy Director, Infrastructure + Energy |
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Moderator |
Laurie Reilly, Communications, Sustainable CUNY |
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11:30 |
Energy Storage Systems and Solar: Balancing the Financial Risks and Values |
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New York Green Bank |
Alfred Griffin, President |
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New York City Office of Emergency Management |
Heather Roiter, Executive Director, Hazard Mitigation and Recovery |
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NYCEEC |
Jay R Merves, Director, Business Development |
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Moderator |
Wilson Rickerson, Principal, Converge Strategies |
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12:30 |
Ask the Experts Booths Open |
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Energy Storage Track |
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Solar Track |
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1:30 |
Afternoon KeynoteMark McGranaghanVice President, Integrated Grid
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Afternoon KeynoteDr. Felix GrobaEnergy Unit of the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Enterprises, Germany |
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2:00 |
Facilitated Table ConversationsSponsors, Subject Matter Experts and Ombudsmen will facilitate table discussion with Summit attendees to identify market barriers and solutions. Topics will include 9540a, storage permitting, fire safety, incentives and topics you suggest. Join a table! |
Facilitated Table ConversationsSponsors, Subject Matter Experts and Ombudsmen will facilitate table discussion with Summit attendees to identify market barriers and solutions. Topics will include permitting, community solar, solar in the Boroughs and topics you suggest. Join a table! |
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3:00 |
Special Guest SpeakerJohn Buckheit Deputy Assistant Chief,
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Afternoon Conversation Panel |
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3:10 |
Afternoon Conversation Panel |
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Underwriters Laboratory |
James Trudeau, Global Business Development Manager |
New York City Housing Authority |
Ellen Zielinski, Director of Sustainability Programs |
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New York Power Authority |
Steven Wilkie, Senior Researcher |
Real Estate Board of New York |
Zachary Steinberg, VP of Policy |
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PGR Group LLC |
Paul Rogers. Principal |
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority |
Max Joel, Program Manager |
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Moderator |
Victoria Carey, Consultant II, DNV-GL |
Environmental Justice Alliance |
Annel Hernandez, Associate Director |
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Moderator |
Ronald Reisman, Program Manager, NYC Solar Partnership, CUNY |
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One of the unique features of the Summit were the 38 ‘Table Conversations’ facilitated by Sponsors, Subject Matter Experts and Ombudsmen on a variety of topics. These focused conversations at tables of eight were designed to provide opportunities to identify market barriers and solutions. Summit attendees choose their table based on the topic, with some participants receiving requests to join several discussions, resulting in productive table hopping! Some of the facilitators wrapped up their discussions with succinct 'twitter-sized' summaries:
Solar Table 5 |
Resilience now is cheaper than regret later. |
Solar Table 9 |
We keep focusing on “installing solar” but we really need to remember that without energy storage, we are not seeing the big picture. |
Solar Table 9 |
It is incumbent upon all of us to raise awareness of green jobs as the path to tomorrow’s middle class and to ensure that becomes a reality. |
Solar Table 25 |
Community solar customer acquisition can be made easier through partnerships with local trusted community leaders, resources to make participating easier, and putting the customer experience at the forefront. |
Solar Table 28 |
Community-based site-specific solutions can help meet citywide needs |
Solar Table 29 |
VDER latest version better than previous, DRV changes well received and useful |
Storage Table 1 |
The terms "customer" and "utility" are becoming outdated - a better phrase might be "participants in the energy economy" |
storage table 2 |
How can we incent battery manufacturers to go thru 9540a so we can collect the data necessary for analysis by fire protection specialists? |
More to come! |
32BJ Training Fund
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New York City Council
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Smart Solar+Storage Sponsors
Gigawatt Sponsor
Renewable Energy Sponsors
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Aramark’s collaboration with CUNY delivered positive outcomes
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Megawatt Sponsors
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Take just one minute and 18 seconds and learn about NYPA's K-Solar project with the Hudson City Junior-Senior High School. Covering over 5 acres, this project is the largest solar array NYPA has ever initiated. |
Pathways to 100 helps cities and their partners to understand their unique energy landscape, identify strategies that are applicable to their utility and state policy context, and organize city staff and external networks to support energy supply transformation. |
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Based in Brooklyn and founded in 1998, Solar Energy Systems, is a leading integrator of commercial solar electric systems in the Northeastern United States. SES Projects |
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Designing and Permitting a Commercial Solar + Storage Installation in NYC. Read Sologistics Case Study |
Kilowatt Sponsors
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UEP installed a 112 kWh battery back up system at a office in Norwalk, CT. The computer consulting firm delivers IT support and network management for businesses and requires battery storage to assure resiliency during an outage.
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Bright Power was an integral part of Via Verde’s design team, providing expert consultation. The Bronx building offsets part of their electricity bills with the 66 kW solar PV system.
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The Brooklyn Solar Canopy by Brooklyn SolarWorks: elevating solar to the next level for flat roof homes. Watch the 61 second video on Solar Living
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Solar Liberty invites you to learn about the new, state-of-the-art solar energy infrastructure at SUNY New Paltz. View the ribbon cutting by the Lt. Governor or read the Solar Liberty Case Study |
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