The German Energy Transition: Debating Implications for New York State

R. Andreas Kraemer, Chris King, Michael Mehling, Eleanor Stein, Justin Gillis | © NYU Guarini Center
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The German Energy Transition: Debating Implications for New York State

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On 29 April 2015, Ecologic Institute US and the Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law at New York University School of Law hosted a discussion about the German Energiewende (Energy Transition). The event provided an opportunity for participants to speak with experts with first-hand insight into the Energiewende and the lessons it may hold for policymakers in New York State, currently pursuing their own comprehensive energy reforms. A summary and a video of the discussion are available for download.

Speakers:

  • Chris King, Global Chief Regulatory Officer, Smart Grid Services Siemens AG
  • R. Andreas Kraemer, Founder & Director Emeritus, Ecologic Institute in Berlin, Germany; and Founding Chairman, Ecologic Institute US
  • Georg Maue, First Secretary for Climate and Energy Issues, German Embassy
  • Michael Mehling, Executive Director, Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Eleanor Stein, Advisor for Special Projects, New York State Public Service Commission
  • Justin Gillis (moderator), Reporter, New York Times

You can watch the complete discussion in the video below.

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