Clean Energy & Sustainability:
Opportunities & Resources for Manufacturers
Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY
RESOURCE GUIDE AND EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
NY Power Authority
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is America's largest state power organization, with 16 generating facilities and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. NYPA also brings you a full suite of energy management solutions from energy efficiency to clean power. Turnkey, cost-effective solutions. Technology to move your business forward. True partnership. Find out more at services.nypa.gov.
LJUNGSTRÖM
LJUNGSTRӦM provides custom manufacturing solutions and has signed a contract with Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. to provide specialized structural steelwork for New York’s latest offshore wind project, Sunrise Wind. The wind farm joint development partnership between Ørsted and Eversource has the capacity to power nearly 600,000 homes with 100% renewable energy to help New York accomplish a carbon-free energy grid by 2040.
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority
Workforce development and training are essential components to a bustling 21st century economy and a cleaner, healthier New York. To meet the requirements of a clean energy economy as outlined in the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), NYSERDA dedicated more than $100 million in funding to support clean energy workforce development and training.
Our funding supports activities as diverse as:
- Training for building and operations staff to properly operate and maintain building systems;
- On-the-job training for new clean energy workers;
- Internships for students looking to gain hands-on skills at a clean energy company;
- And more.
NextEra Energy Resources
NextEra Energy Resources is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., with ~23,900 megawatts of total net generating capacity in 38 states and Canada. We are the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, a leader in battery storage, and have one of the largest community solar portfolios in New York. NextEra Energy Resources offers a wide range of products that allow us to create custom solutions to meet your energy and sustainability needs. We understand that strong sustainability outcomes create value for our customers in multiple ways. Whether your goal is to reduce emissions and water consumption, or save on your energy bill, we have a solution for you.
EMPEQ
EMPEQ automates traditional workflows for energy engineers and commercial contractors through an integrated, AI-enabled mobile & cloud-based app that digitizes customer equipment data and arranges financing solutions for their customers with the just the click of a smartphone’s camera.
EMPEQ is trusted by many of the world’s largest engineering firms and energy services companies – demonstrably saving companies nearly $1,000,000 in auditing costs and helping them close an additional $18,900,000 in equipment projects to date.
Center for Economic Growth
Attending with CEG and representing Group Sponsor Apprenticeship Program. Please refer to Michael's registration for full information. For matching purposes, companies looking to connect about workforce development.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The CESMII Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center (SMIC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is creating an agile research, demonstration and learning environment centered around the RPI Manufacturing Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) to meet manufacturers where they are and help them accelerate adoption of and return value from Smart Manufacturing technologies and systems. The RPI SMIC has strong industry engagement experience and core competencies related to Smart Manufacturing, including advanced manufacturing and automation, robotics, sensing, modeling, optimization, controls, advanced data analytics, high-performance computing and scientific computation, and computational innovations such as AI and ML.
Empire State Development
New York’s commitment to clean tech and renewable energy is driving tech manufacturing and reinvigorating the state’s economy – while establishing New York State as a business destination for industry innovators looking to access one of the world’s largest markets. New York State is committed to a cleaner, greener energy future—leading the U.S. in wind- and clean-technology patents, renewable energy resources, the development of new energy storage products and systems, and biofuel manufacturing and production. To meet a goal of 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040, the state is targeting offshore wind, increased energy storage and greater energy efficiency.
NYSERDA
Clean energy can power New York while protecting the environment. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, promotes energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. These efforts are key to developing a less polluting and more reliable and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers. Collectively, NYSERDA’s efforts aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and reduce customer energy bills.
NYSERDA works with stakeholders throughout New York including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, university researchers, utility representatives, investors, and entrepreneurs. NYSERDA partners with them to develop, invest, and
Lithoz America, LLC
Lithoz is the market and technology leader in 3D printers and materials for manufacturing high-performance ceramics. Parts produced with Lithoz CeraFab printers meet the highest industry requirements for density, strength, and precision needed in medical, aerospace, energy, chemical, and electronics applications. Along with the popular CeraFab S65 system, the Lithoz family includes an entry-level Lab printer, as well as specialty systems for ultra-fine resolution or multi-material printing. Lithoz offers a wide variety of ceramic materials including alumina, zirconia, and silicon nitride, and the Lithoz open material platform allows customers to develop and print their own resin/powder slurries.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
AGENDA
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7:30 AM
Doors Open/Continental Breakfast
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8:30AM – 8:45AM
Formal Program Begins
Master of Ceremonies – Everton H. Henriques
Co-Host Addresses – Michael Lobsinger (CEG), Brian Apkarian (CFES)
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8:45AM – 9:00AM
Sponsor Presentations
Alanna Russo, Head of Strategic Engagement – Community Offshore Wind
Cullen Brown, Key Account Manager – NY Power Authority
Jeff Arsenault, Product Sales Manager – NEFF Automation
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9:00AM – 9:30AM
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Jian Sun, Director (CFES)
Christopher D. Johnson, Product Manager, Plug Power
Georges Sassine, VP of Large Scale Renewables (NYSERDA)
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9:30AM – 10:30AM
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Peter Lion
Georges Sassine, Jian Sun, Chulsung Bae, David Whipple, Christopher Johnson, Jude Auman
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10:30AM – 12:30PM
Exhibitor/Attendee Interactions & Networking
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12:30PM
Event Ends
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