Business View Magazine | June 2019

280 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JUNE 2019 C lean energy can power New York while protecting the environment. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, promotes energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. These efforts are key to developing a less polluting and more reliable and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers. Collectively, NYSERDA’s efforts aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and reduce customer energy bills. The roots of NYSERDA go back to the 1960s when a separate authority, the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority, was formed to look at how New York’s economy could benefit from focused activity in the burgeoning nuclear and space industries, as well as possible technology research opportunities and market opportunities for NY in advancing these industries. According to John Williams, NYSERDA’s Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, “In the early 1970s, the nation was experiencing