Executive Director, Renewable Energy Long Island - Accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy
Long Island, NY, USA
Joined September 2009
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Gordian Raacke retweeted
🌟 NYSERDA is looking for a vendor to create Energy Kits for our Regional Clean Energy Hubs in NYS. Help spread energy literacy by participating in this Request for Proposal. ℹ️ bit.ly/3q8qHbC
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Today’s order by the NY Public Service Commission kicks off a critical effort to realize the #CLCPA 100% by 2040 requirements. The @NYSERDA team is proud to work with @NYSDPS to tackle the challenge head on as #NYActsOnClimate. dps.ny.gov/system/files/docu…
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Really informative program. With experts talking about whales. Check it out
⬇️⬇️⬇️ – at Manhattan, NY
Did you miss our webinar with @NYOffshoreWind and @citizensenviro on whale protection and offshore wind?
The webinar featured BOEM, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, and NYS DEC speakers.
WATCH HERE:
youtube.com/watch?v=78i9jmR6…
Gordian Raacke retweeted
NYSERDA's @GeorgesSassine joined @SenSchumer, @EquinorWindUS, @bp_America, & local elected officials for 2 big announcements:
1 Repurpose of Astoria Gas Turbines into converter station for #renewableenergy
2 $1M supporting science/tech prog. for underserved youth in Astoria.
Gordian Raacke retweeted
We're all in this together. Strong federal climate action helps states be more ambitious on climate. And vice versa!
Today, we’re recommending 20+ federal executive actions to speed America’s net-zero transition.
Together, we can build an even better future for America.
✉️ bit.ly/Alliance-Federal-Acti…
ALT Recommendations to speed America’s net-zero transition: The U.S. Climate Alliance called on the Biden administration to move swiftly on more than 20 specific federal climate actions that will support states and accelerate America’s transition to a net-zero future.
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Thank you @NY1 for having me and @howarth_cornell on last night to discuss NY State’s new Climate Scoping Plan, which includes wins for #climatejustice. app.criticalmention.com/app/…
Gordian Raacke retweeted
A 1968 paper commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute warned that burning fossil fuels would drive up temperatures.
Forgotten for decades, the research was recently rediscovered and is now playing a key role in climate lawsuits against oil majors.
e360.yale.edu/features/clima…
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Did you know it’s illegal to dispose of rechargeable batteries in the trash in New York?
Visit dec.ny.gov/chemical/72065.ht… to learn more about battery #recycling and call2recycle.org/Locator to find a drop-off location near you.
Gordian Raacke retweeted
EESI Board Member and founder of The Energy Justice Law & Policy Center @RayaSalter is speaking about #climatejustice solutions at #COP27 @weact4ej @WMBtweets @BCSECleanEnergy
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Three Myths About #RenewableEnergy and the Grid, Debunked
"Bloomberg NEF estimates that #Solar & #Wind are the cheapest source for 91% of the world’s electricity."
#EnergyTransition
e360.yale.edu/features/three…… via @YaleE360
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Great news: We’re building the National Offshore Wind Training Center in Suffolk County!
With projects like this, we’re training New Yorkers for the jobs of the future and bringing economic opportunity to every corner of New York State.
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Another action-packed day here in NY - the Climate Action Council meets at 2 pm to continue to finalize our Scoping Plan by year end. Join my Co-chair @BasilSeggos and me in person bit.ly/3UImq9B or watch here: bit.ly/3SA2CUd climate.ny.gov/Our-Climate-A…
Gordian Raacke retweeted
With @NYSDEC @NYPAenergy as @GovKathyHochul announced a big step for NY on zero-emission vehicles during #DriveElectricWeek starting the process to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II rules & adding $10M funding for the Drive Clean Rebate program. on.ny.gov/3LQSOms
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Updating these 20 overdue #efficiency standards would mean huge savings for consumers & businesses, about $650 billion in cumulative utility bill savings through 2050. on.nrdc.org/3C69Utr via
@NRDC
Gordian Raacke retweeted
It’s the start of day 3 at #ClimateWeek and I am excited to join @GovKathyHochul @GovMurphy & @USClimate at the @javitscenter at 10:30 to celebrate climate collaboration & announce some exciting news on our renewable energy initiatives right here in NY!
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Do you have questions about #ClimateWeekNYC, September 19-25, or how we are creating a clean energy future in NY? Leave your questions in the comments! Then tune-in for our Climate Week Q&A with NYSERDA President and CEO @Doreen_M_Harris as she answers the questions!
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Thank you @AOC I would not be silenced by @RepClayHiggins so let's talk about #petrochemicals in #Louisiana that are disproportionately killing Black people, shattering climate efforts and suffocating the world in plastic and other toxics. A thread.
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Check out the @rewiringamerica IRA Savings Calculator. Put in your ZIP code to see what savings you might be eligible for. Then head over to our EnergizeEH.org webpage to get free assessments and proposals for #solar, #heatpumps, and much more.
The President has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, and we have signed on to electrify everything! Use our brand new household savings calculator to start your electric journey today. rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-…
Gordian Raacke retweeted
Communities don't experience #ClimateChange equally. Those contending with racial inequality, poverty, and fewer resources are among those hit the hardest. Read how #NYSClimateImpacts experts are making #EnvironmentalJustice a core assessment component: bit.ly/3uXCJUP
