Executive Director, Renewable Energy Long Island - Accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy

Long Island, NY, USA
Joined September 2009
⚡3 DAYS AWAY! ⚡Join us on Governors Island for clean energy talks with leaders, advocates, and community members. Reserve your spot today- link in bio! #YesInMyBackyard #CleanEnergy #SolarEnergy #EnergyStorage #GovernorsIsland #EnergySummit
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A battery storage project in Iowa gained unanimous approval through community talks and education. #BatteryStorage #EnergyStorage #CommunityPower #RenewableEnergy #EnergyEducation
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What an exciting day! reLI Exec Director Melissa Parrott toured South Fork Wind turbines powering Long Island. #SouthForkWind #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #LongIsland #NewYorkEnergy
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The USDA's new rules make federal solar grants harder for farmers, causing delays and a lawsuit. #SolarFarming #FarmersAndSolar #RenewableEnergy #AgriculturePolicy
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Did you know? Energy storage is revolutionizing our electric grid by storing electricity when it’s plentiful and delivering it when demand is high. Source: American Clean Power (ACP) – Energy Storage Facts #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy
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The Long Island Clean Energy Boot Camp is underway! Renewable Energy Long Island, Long Island Clean Energy Hub, and Hofstra welcome leaders to advance clean energy. #CleanEnergy #LongIsland
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Our Executive Director, Melissa Parrott, joined Women Leading in Climate at NYC Climate Week, connecting with leaders like Gina McCarthy and Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. #NYCClimateWeek #WomenLeadingInClimate #ClimateAction #ClimateCommunication #CleanEnergy #LongIsland
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NYC's electric school bus fleet grows! 10 buses run now, more soon, cutting diesel pollution and aiding the grid via vehicle-to-grid tech. #ElectricSchoolBuses #CleanTransportation #VehicleToGrid #GridReliability #CleanEnergy #NewYork #Sustainability #Electrification #ClimateNews
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New York is leading the way in solar energy! From powering more than 1.3 million homes and businesses to being the #1 community solar market in the U.S! #SolarEnergy #NewYork #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CommunitySolar #ClimateAction #EnergyFuture
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Join us Oct 16 at Governors Island for Yes in My Backyard, a summit on solar energy & battery storage in NY! ⚡🌱 #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #SolarEnergy #NewYork #ClimateAction
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Roanoke City Public Schools shows clean energy boosts resilience and education. Solar plus battery storage cuts costs, ensures backup power, and preps students for clean energy careers. #SolarPower #BatteryStorage #SustainableSchools
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New York Regional Solar + Battery Energy Storage Summit: See how solar and battery storage power NY's future safely, affordably, reliably. Registration opens soon—RSVP early, space limited! #CleanEnergy #BatteryStorage #SolarEnergy #EnvironmentalJustice #NewYork #GovernorsIsland
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A federal judge blocked NY's Climate Change Superfund Act, stopping fossil fuel firms from funding $75B climate projects. #ClimatePolicy #ClimateAction #NewYork #ClimateResilience #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalJustice
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Though Labor Day passed, we thank the 185,000 workers building New York's clean energy future! #LaborDay #CleanEnergyJobs #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyFuture #NewYorkEnergy
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The Trump administration fast-tracks Trans-Alaska Pipeline review, cuts public comment to 15 days, risking climate, wildlife, and public input for 30 more years.
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Home batteries are more affordable! In Massachusetts, backup batteries start at $29/month, boosting energy resilience without high upfront costs. 🏡 #BatteryStorage #CleanEnergy #EnergyResilience #VirtualPowerPlant #RenewableEnergy
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A new pilot study will test whether thermal energy networks can help lower temperatures in some of the city's hottest stations—making commutes safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient. #NYCSubway #ThermalEnergy #EnergyEfficiency
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Hotter summers are putting more strain on New York's power grid. Renewable energy and battery storage can help keep the lights on and build a more resilient future. read more here: ow.ly/3Fg650ZFIjq #NewYorkEnergy #PowerGrid #RenewableEnergy #ClimateNews
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