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Adrienne Downey is the Principal Engineer for Offshore Wind with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)’s Large-Scale Renewables Team. In this role she is responsible for leading NYSERDA’s offshore wind program, including running New York State’s procurement efforts for offshore wind, economic development and stakeholder engagement efforts that will be critical in delivering the state’s nation-leading commitment of 9GW of offshore wind by 2035. Adrienne comes to NYSERDA from more than a decade’s experience in on-shore wind and consulting practice in climate adaptation and resiliency projects. She has worked internationally in Europe and across Canada across a range of roles in industrial and production engineering, supply chain localization and development strategy, operations management, business development, and policy and government affairs.
About the Presentation:
Climate change is a reality and under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s leadership, New York is fighting it. Through its nation-leading climate legislation: the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), New York is implementing the most aggressive suite of policies and actions to fight climate change and transition to a just and equitable clean energy economy for all New Yorkers. Targeting 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 and 85 percent reductions in statewide GHG emissions by 2050, and spearheaded through the State’s Climate Action Council, NYSERDA is working at the forefront of these initiatives to deliver: the clean electric grid of tomorrow; comfortable, affordable and safe energy efficient homes and businesses; and clean, reliable transportation solutions. In delivering benefits to New Yorkers including prioritization of benefits to Disadvantaged Communities, the CLCPA will bring jobs, a healthier New York, affordable energy, and empowerment across the State. Focusing on offshore wind as an example of the CLCPA in action, we will discuss the game-changing potential of the State’s powerful approach to confront climate change, and the role of stakeholder engagement, education, and empowerment in delivering the CLCPA’s benefits.