BCW to Present Major Energy Conference May 10 to Tackle New Energy Solutions

As part of its ongoing focus on advocacy and economic development, The Business Council of Westchester will present a major energy conference bringing together the industry’s biggest players along with government, private and public sector leaders for a panel discussion on how to transition into the new energy landscape.

The conference – Running on Empty? Transitioning to a New Energy Landscape – will take place from 9 am. to 12 noon on Friday, May 10, at the Crowne Plaza, located at 66 Hale Ave., White Plains. Kindly register in advance to secure your spot today.

In March, The Business Council of Westchester, the county’s only business membership organization focused on economic development and advocacy, formed the BCW Gas Moratorium Task Force. The Task Force is a cross-section of developers, business leaders of small, mid-sized and large companies, as well as planners and affordable housing advocates to propose solutions.

Running on Empty? Transitioning to a New Energy Landscape

Opening Remarks: Westchester County Executive George Latimer

Keynote Speakers:

• Michael Reed, NYS Energy and Research Development Authority, Team Leader Advanced Efficiency Solutions. Reed will discuss New York State’s Clean Energy Action Plan to lower energy costs, promote economic development and help communities, businesses and individuals access reliable clean energy alternatives to gas.
• Tim Cawley, President, Con Edison, will discuss the transition to a clean energy future.
• New York State Senator Kevin Parker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Telecommunications. Senator Parker will discuss current energy legislation.
• David Singer, President, Robison Oil, will discuss “Bioheat – The Evolution of Oil Heat.”
• Christina Armentano, Executive Vice President, Paraco Gas Corporation, will discuss“Propane Can Do That- A Green Energy Alternative.”

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Other Recent BCW Energy News: 

Con Edison Announces Agreement to Send More Gas to Westchester

BCW holds first Gas Moratorium Task Force Meeting, Plans for May 10 Energy Conference

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