Workforce Development
NYPA was authorized, as determined to be feasible and advisable by its Board of Trustees, to invest up to $25 million annually in workforce training. This allows us to help to support the renewable workforce of the future via workforce training initiatives to support the renewable energy sector.
Q: What are your initial plans around your workforce training initiative and who would it benefit?
A: In addition to evaluating and expanding NYPA’s current workforce training work, we are also exploring opportunities for our own staff who may be impacted by the state’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Additionally, we will be working with the state Department of Labor to collaborate on workforce training programs to help transition traditional utility workers to the renewable energy field, and develop educational and employment opportunities for people just entering the workforce who need to develop basic skills that can be used in the renewable energy field.
- 10/08/2024: NYPA Releases Draft Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation for Public Comment
- 05/21/2024: New York Power Authority Pre-Qualifies 79 Renewable Developers and Investors for Collaboration Opportunities
- 03/12/2024: New York Power Authority Issues RFQ on Renewable Energy Development Opportunities in New York State
- 01/31/2024: NYPA Petitions Public Service Commission to Establish Renewable Energy Access and Community Help Program
- 01/12/2024: New York Power Authority Issues RFI on Renewable Energy Development Opportunities in New York State
- 11/01/2023: New York Power Authority Completes Formal Conferral Listening Sessions with Renewable Energy Stakeholders
- 10/10/2023: Governor Hochul Announces Decarbonizaton Leadership Program to Reduce Carbon Emissions at State Facilities
- 09/15/2023: New York Power Authority Expands Executive Leadership Team to Meet New York’s Bold Energy Goals