​Join us for an evening showcasing the final capstone projects of NYU's Clean Start program.

​After a semester of intensive collaboration with top clean energy industry leaders, the 2026 Clean Start cohort will present cutting-edge research and innovative solutions on the policies, market trends, and technologies shaping the future of clean energy. Come hear bold ideas, connect with the next generation of clean energy leaders, and celebrate their achievements with us.

​The NYU Clean Start Program, offered in collaboration between the Center for Global Affairs at NYU School of Professional Studies and the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, is designed to help develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the advancing field of clean energy.

​With a thriving network of over 100 alumni, past participants have gone on to make an impact at organizations such as Ninedot Energy, CBRE, Con Edison, Deloitte, the U.S. EPA, the Smart Electric Power Alliance, and many more.

​🥂 Light bites and refreshments will be provided.

​Agenda

• ​Welcome Remarks

• ​Team 1 Presentation and Q&A

• ​Team 2 Presentation and Q&A

• ​Networking

​Spotlighting This Year's Capstones

​​See firsthand the bold ideas emerging from this year's capstone projects developed in partnership with industry leaders to tackle real-life challenges across the clean energy sector.

​What to Expect

• ​Capstone Presentations: Watch as each team presents its innovative solutions developed in partnership with industry leaders. The teams have delved into pressing issues in clean energy and are poised to present their findings on cutting-edge topics in the sector.

​Project Abstracts

• ​Accord Power Team: This presentation assesses the potential for plug-in batteries to serve as a low-barrier, consumer-oriented distributed energy resource that can lower customer costs and mitigate grid stress during peak demand. It also evaluates the strategic opportunities available to our industry host, Accord Power, by considering the risks and benefits of entering this market as an aggregator through a virtual power plant model.

• ​Voltpost Team: This project focuses on developing a strategic framework to help Voltpost more effectively identify, evaluate, and pursue grant and RFP opportunities. Through this work, they aim to provide actionable insights and tools that support Voltpost’s growth and ability to scale deployment in key markets.