SEPTEMBER - 2nd Local Climate Action Planning Session Speaker: Jim Yienger, Principal, Climate Action Associates (CAA), LLC Haley Balcanoff, Senior Sustainability Planner, Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) A practical walkthrough of how municipalities can develop and implement effective climate action plans tailored to local needs.

AUGUST – 5th Heat Pumps & Geothermal Energy Networks Session Speaker: Aeowyn Kendall, Staff Hydrologist/GHX Design Specialist, Aztech Geothermal, LLC Chris Winckler, Business Development, Aztech Geothermal, LLC A look at heat pumps & neighborhood-scale geothermal systems that can provide clean, reliable heating and cooling for buildings.

JULY – 1st Energy Efficient Buildings Session Speaker: Paul Mendel, Owner, True Building Performance Christina Bohnsack, Co-Director, Capital Region Clean Energy Hub Guidance on designing, retrofitting, and operating buildings to reduce energy use, save money, and improve comfort.