Practical Decarbonization Balancing Energy Investments Affordability

This session focuses on benefits and the costs related to major decarbonization initiatives consistent with NYS’s energy and environmental laws, policies and programs. Recently, Governor Hochul and NYS’s top energy policy and regulatory agencies have been calling for an “All-of-the-Above” strategy when it comes to energy sources required to contain costs and address affordability. Where do geothermal heat pump systems fit in this shifting emphasis? Moderator: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board Panelists: Brian Welsch / National Fuel Gas Joseph Kessler / New York Power Authority Rachel Carpitella / Wendel Richard Donnelly / VGS