Heatmap House: The Big (Green) Apple
To kick off Heatmap House at Climate Week NYC, we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs: on New York. From the nation’s largest city to communities across the state, New York is defining what a livable, climate-ready future looks like — not just for itself, but setting an example for cities and states across the country.
10:00am: Doors Open
10:30-10:35am: Welcome Remarks from Heatmap
Nico Lauricella, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Heatmap News
10:35-10:50am: New York’s Climate Playbook
A one‑on‑one conversation with one of New York’s top leaders on the state’s climate priorities–from clean energy to resilience to community engagement–and how these efforts are shaping a more sustainable future.
10:50-11:00am: Energy in Action: A Conversation With NYPA
A deep dive into how the nation’s largest public utility is driving renewable energy growth, modernizing the grid, and advancing the state’s ambitious climate goals.
Justin E. Driscoll, President and CEO, NYPA
Moderated by Nico Lauricella, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Heatmap News
11:00-11:15am: Shaping New York's Energy Future
A conversation on how New York is transforming its energy system, from clean power generation to grid modernization, and the role of policy, regulation, and innovation in building a climate-resilient New York.
Uchenna Bright, Commissioner, New York State Public Service Commission
Moderated by Emily Pontecorvo, Staff Writer, Heatmap News
11:15-11:35am: Powering the Empire State
Meet the power players reimagining how New York generates, stores, and shares the energy that keeps the Empire State running.
Andrew Bowman, CEO, Jupiter Power
Moderated by Matthew Zeitlin, Correspondent, Heatmap News
11:35-11:45am: Street Smarts: Reimagining Transportation in America's Largest City
Ben Furnas, Executive Director, Transportation Alternatives
11:45-12:00pm: Closing Fireside Chat: Equity at the Heart of Climate Action
A conversation on how New York City is driving equitable climate action, advancing environmental justice, and setting a national standard for resilience and green jobs.
Elijah Hutchinson, Executive Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice
Moderated by Emily Pontecorvo, Staff Writer, Heatmap News
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