This short introduction to "Conversations in Clean Energy" gives listeners a glimpse of what's to come from presenter Sustainable Westchester and host Radina Valova. 

Built on the pillars of community, collective, collaboration, innovation and thought leadership, Sustainable Westchester has a "seat at the table" in energy discussion and innovation in both New York State and Westchester County makes nonprofit Sustainable Westchester uniquely positioned to present these conversations.  
The recognized New York State model for community energy programs, Westchester Power (Community Choice Aggregation) is the foundation for the current portfolio of Sustainable Westchester's energy solutions. Other programs include NYSERDA grant-funded clean heating & cooling residential (EnergySmart HOMES) Commercial Clean Heating & Cooling, a first-of-its kind resident rate-payer demand response program, GridRewards, resident and municipal Community Solar that includes partnerships with New York Power Authority and leading solar developers. In development are projects that include direct supply and energy storage which will have additional and significant positive impact on communities, residents and Westchester County's grid.

Host Radina Valova is a recognized voice in the clean energy sector in Westchester County.  Radina Valova is Regulatory Vice President at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, where she provides strategic direction on advancing best practices for distributed energy resources and state regulatory reform, and supports IREC’s vision of affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for a 100% clean energy future. Prior, Radina served as Senior Staff Attorney and Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Pace Energy and Climate Center, where she led the Center’s engagement in grid modernization proceedings and utility rate cases and worked toward affordable and clean energy for low-and-moderate-income communities. A graduate of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, with J.D. Certificates in Environmental and International Law, and an LL.M. in Land Use and Sustainable Development. She teaches Energy Law at Pace and has a strong commitment to training the next generation of energy and climate advocates. 
We hope we've piqued your interest and you will join us as we, along with our guests, dive into the clean energy sector.