Decarbonize CUNY Town Hall

September 5, 2024, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

CUNY Graduate Center, Elebash Recital Hall

The passage of the Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA) unleashed the potential of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to dramatically expand renewable energy production and energy conservation, and the NYPA has promised to publish its plans in January 2025. However, we must push them to include a robust plan to decarbonize CUNY and other public buildings. Fighting climate change isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s also an opportunity to make our air and water cleaner, save us money, prevent blackouts, and create high-quality union jobs.

CUNY is in a unique position to be both a hub and a model for large public decarbonization efforts, and this Town Hall is a step toward building the public support and partnerships needed to build the clean energy future we deserve.

Hosted by the Professional Staff Congress of CUNY, the Center for the Humanities, and the Ecocriticism Working Group on Thursday, September 5th, 6:30 pm at the CUNY Graduate Center, join faculty, students, staff, environmental organizations, community leaders, and union members for a discussion with an array of people working to create a healthy, sustainable, and fossil-free future, both at CUNY and across the nation. We will discuss how CUNY can be the leader in the green energy transition by demanding the state and NYPA take action now.

This event is cosponsored by the Center for Place, Culture, and Politics. It is free and open to the public.