Commons Series: Power Up Your Knowledge!

Join us as we explore different electricity generation options and their trade-offs. Learn how energy technology choices balance reliability, affordability, and environmental impact and discover the power mix keeping Western NY buzzing. Our speakers: Leslie Kass P ‘26, ‘28’ Lewis Tree Service’s first female CEO, leads the company's success for customers, employees, and its ESOP, while driving Lewis' growth vision and strategy. She is a respected leader for over 30 years in the utility and energy sectors. Abigail McHugh-Grifa transitioned from a music career to lead climate action in New York, co-founding the Climate Solutions Accelerator and the state's first Mothers Out Front chapter. She now helms the Accelerator and advocates for climate justice policies.