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By: Brygida Rusinek, ACE NY Intern Throughout my semester interning at ACE NY, I have gained a lot of insight into renewable energy, beyond what I had learned in my program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. As I prepare to graduate with my Bachelor's in Geography and Environmental Studies, I can take with me the experiences I had in the legislative process and the policy research I did on the state of New York and beyond.

By: Brygida Rusinek, ACE NY Intern Throughout my semester interning at ACE NY, I have gained a lot of insight into renewable energy, beyond what I had learned in my program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. As I prepare to graduate with my Bachelor's in Geography and Environmental Studies, I can take with me the experiences I had in the legislative process and the policy research I did on the state of New York and beyond.

After a number of years growing Christmas trees, a particularly labor-intensive crop, the Remelts began pursuing agrivoltaics as an alternative to maintain financial viability in a less physically strenuous manner. Since 2022, the Remelts have embraced this simultaneous use of land for agricultural production and energy generation.

By Barry Wygel, Alliance for Clean Energy New York When temperatures soared across New York this summer, so did electricity demand. On the hottest day of 2025 (June 24), the state’s electric grid was pushed to its limits. But while air conditioners ran at full blast, solar panels on rooftops and in communities across the state quietly did their part to keep the lights on and costs down.

By Julia LaGrange, ACE NY Intern As Climate Week 2025 wrapped up, ACE NY had the opportunity to testify at two important Senate events. Deb Peck Kelleher, Deputy Director of ACE NY, testified at a Senate Roundtable on New York's Climate Law Goals, and Executive Director Margeurite Wells testified at the Senate Joint Public Hearing on Oversight of the Public Service Commission's Processes Related to Rate Case and Generic Proceedings.

By Annika Spaet, ACE NY Intern The following round-up aims to capture developments in agrivoltaics (the co-location of solar panels and agriculture) in New York, the U.S., and the world. While there are still barriers and challenges for agrivoltaics in NYS, these news pieces offer insight into both the current landscape and emerging opportunities. Title: Solar Solutions: Agrivoltaics offer array of options for farmland use Date Published: Feb.

By Angela Calcagno, ACE NY Communications Fellow It’s everywhere. In our search engines, in our favorite apps, on our phones, and in so many places we don’t even realize or see. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is certainly the buzzword of the era. We’ve all heard about the benefits and drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence—workplace automation, algorithm bias— but how will this affect our work in energy?

By Cleo Carter, ACE NY Intern With one semester left in my undergraduate career at UNC-Chapel Hill, I can reflect on my Fall 2024 internship with Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY). During my 14-week policy internship with ACE NY, I gained valuable insights into the clean energy industry, particularly through the lens of New York’s climate policy initiatives.

By: Angela Calcagno I was fortunate enough to join the ACE NY team just as we were preparing for our 2024 Fall Conference. To say the experience was enlightening would be an understatement. It was a privilege to attend and gain insight not only into the renewable energy industry but also into New York's role in driving innovation in this space. The panelists were incredibly knowledgeable, covering a diverse range of topics from social equity to agrivoltaics.

By Cleo Carter The Future Energy Economy Summit kicked off on September 4th with a welcome from Governor Hochul. The first panel was on “Accelerating Renewable Energy Development in New York State”. The moderator, George Sassine, NYSERDA’s Vice President of Large Scale Renewables, introduced the discussion by stating that the North Star for their conversation is the New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act).