Join Third Act Upstate New York and its affiliated partners for a celebration of all things renewable energy!
Inspired by the transformative impact of the original Earth Day in 1970, Sun Day is a national day-of-action to harness the power of people, culture, and advocacy to celebrate and accelerate the rapid build-out of renewable energy. Sun Day will specifically spotlight how solar and wind are the most affordable, most reliable, and most expeditious sources of energy.
Sun Day events in Upstate New York will bring together activists, businesses, workers, homeowners, renters, farmers, students, and policymakers to demonstrate widespread support for the ongoing transition to renewable energy.
Through arts and music, storytelling, teach-ins, and fun activities for all ages, Sun Day events will showcase New York’s affordable, reliable clean energy future as we leave behind the planet-crushing toxicity of fossil fuels.
Not to be missed is the radiant Sun Day Wool tapestry that will be on display.
The Albany event will feature an exposition hall with advocates and vendors, panel discussions, teach-ins, climate films, and climate-songfest.
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The Solar Panel – discussion on the successes of solar energy generation and storage throughout upstate New York: publicly-owned solar, rooftop solar, community solar, utility-scale solar
Moderator – Len Luka – New Yorkers for Clean Power
New York Solar Industries Association – Noah Ginsburg
Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) – Barry Wygel
Public Power NY – Alex Patterson
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The Electric Panel – discussion on the successes of electrification of buildings and transportation throughout upstate New York
Moderator – Andy Foster – Third Act Upstate New York
Rewiring America – Michael Hernandez
New Yorkers for Clean Power – Lisa Marshall
Capital Region Clean Energy Hub – Daniel Micah Morrissey
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Moving Beyond Plastics and What You Can Do About It – teach-in with Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics – 30 minutes
Solar 101 – teach-in with Noah Ginsburg of New York Solar Energy Industries Association – 30 minutes
Community Engagement in Solar Planning – teach-in with Tony DeFazio of Sustainable PR – 30 minutes
Ten Things Your Town Can Do to Shine With the Sun – teach-in with Melissa Everett of Sustainable Hudson Valley – 30 minutes
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