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In his climate plan, President Biden has stated a goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and to invest 1.7 trillion dollars in clean energy and jobs.

“NYPA will be increasing its financial commitments to diverse suppliers and vendors. Its goal is to build wealth in communities that have been hardest hit during the pandemic.”

“We come here because we want to have an impact on the energy sector and improve the world.”

“We’ve always been focused on delivering services and products to New Yorkers, to meet their needs. Our NYPA leadership is forward-thinking.”

“We’re going to a decarbonized future. On our path there, we have to have enough presence of mind and flexibility to change depending on innovation and new outcomes.”

“We’ve recently launched the VISION2030 strategy, while continuing through the pandemic. There’s been a lot of stress and pressure, and the electric industry’s changing.”

Meet some of the stars at NYPA led by CEO Gil Quiniones who just so happen to be from a broad range of backgrounds: Patricia Lombardi, Yves Edouard Noel, Daniella Piper, Sarah Orban Salati, Nancy Harvey.

How developing its digitization, decarbonization, resilience, diversity and workforce skill/flexibility – all together – will drive NYPA to its VISION2030.