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Energy availability, reliability, and affordability have dominated policy conversations in recent years, and are paramount to our region's and state's success in the future. You're invited to a Policy Matters event on Tuesday, September 22 to hear from subject matter experts and legislative leaders on how Governor Hochul and the State Legislature are making meaningful changes to State policy to address these concerns. Panelists will be announced soon.

In the FY27 New York State budget, changes to New York State's 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) aimed to rein in the increases in electric bills hitting all New Yorkers and businesses, while keeping New York on the path to a cleaner, more sustainable energy grid. Alongside investments made to our power system, Greater Rochester Chamber and our partners are actively monitoring and advocating for an energy future that balances our state's climate and economic goals.

Join us to learn more about:

• Will the changes make a difference in electric bills?
• What are the next steps we need to take to ensure we have a reliable energy grid to not only keep the lights on, but also grow our economy?
• How do we ensure wind and solar power are part of the solution in the Trump era?
• What role does the Governor's proposed nuclear expansion play into our energy future, and where does that idea stand?

Please register by Tuesday, September 15th. No refunds will be issued after this date

All employees of member organizations are considered members. Not sure if your company is a Greater Rochester Chamber member? Click HERE for our member directory. Please reach out to Events Manager Cassidy Pendell at Cassidy.Pendell@greaterrochesterchamber.com if you need assistance with your member registration or have any questions.

Greater Rochester Chamber acknowledges the generous support of our 2026:

• Policy Matters Series Sponsors: Amazon, AT&T, Charter Communications, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, RG&E, & three+one
• 'Premier Access Event Series' Sponsors: Community Bank, N.A., Harris Beach Murtha, & Indotronix Avani
  

About Policy Matters

With so much political activity at the local, state, and federal levels, keeping track of the complexities and nuances of each moving part can be difficult. Greater Rochester Chamber's advocacy team works 24/7/365 to keep up-to-date on it all. One of the ways in which we convey our findings to members is through the Policy Matters series.