Webinar: Publicly Owned Power

How can we apply state and federal legislation to build a publicly-owned renewable energy hub at Brooklyn College? 350Brooklyn’s webinar taking place on July 23, 7:30pm on Zoom will unpack the exciting possibilities. Register in advance here.

The 2023 Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA) was an important victory for New York’s climate movement. It sets the stage for the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop publicly-owned renewable energy. Meanwhile, Brooklyn College is one of three CUNY campuses on NYPA’s list of institutions in greatest need of decarbonization.

The 350Brooklyn webinar will explain how climate activists and concerned community members can help turn the promise of publicly-owned power into a project that can serve not only the college but its surrounding community. 350Brooklyn sees this event as a first step toward educating and mobilizing Brooklynites to take action for a major renewable energy project in our very own borough.

The panel will consist of Michael Menser, Director, Urban Sustainability Program, Brooklyn College, Patrick Robbins, New York Energy Democracy Alliance, with Rona Taylor, Executive Director, Central x South East Brooklyn CDC as the moderator.

You can learn more about the panelists here.