Talk Community Discussion on NYS Climate Action Plan, August 13 at Bushel

DELHI — Dennis Higgins and Keith Schue return to Bushel with an updated presentation of their in-depth talk on New York State’s energy and climate plan. This program will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 7–9 pm at Bushel, 106 Main Street, Delhi. Free and open to the public. Clean, fresh water and other refreshments will be served.

In their detailed slide talk, Higgins and Schue ask: Does the state legislation make fiscal or engineering sense? Does it respect communities and preserve our environment? They will share an overview of New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and outline their ideas on how the state could better address these critical issues. A Q&A will follow their presentation. 

Dennis Higgins is a retired college professor and resides in Otego, NY. He taught mathematics and computer science at the University of Scranton, St. Lawrence University, and SUNY Oneonta. He has been involved in regional energy issues for over a decade.

Keith Schue, a resident of Cherry Valley, has a master’s degree in engineering and worked in the private sector for 15 years. Before moving to New York, he was employed with the Florida Chapter of The Nature Conservancy on issues relating to the impacts of human development and infrastructure on ecosystems. He has been engaged in New York’s energy policy since 2010, and currently volunteers as a technical advisor for New York Energy & Climate Advocates. He has provided technical input on the federal Clean Power Plan, NYS Energy Plan, NYS Clean Energy Standard, industry regulations, legislation, and various projects.

BUSHEL is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, volunteer-led, mixed-use space dedicated to art, agriculture, ecology, and action. It is located at 106 Main Street in Delhi. For more information, go to www.bushelcollective.org.