The Capital Region Energy Forum (New York State)

The Capital Region Energy Forum is a group of concerned citizens in the greater capital region of New York State, including engineers, scientists, educators, and students, who have come together to develop a common understanding of:

• The key energy issues facing the U.S. and New York State, within a worldwide context.
• The urgency of each and the time frame in which each must be addressed.
• The environmental, economic, and security challenges presented by each major energy resource and feasible approaches to meeting these challenges.
• The technical approaches, including conservation, that can contribute to an enduring and stable balance between energy supply and demand.

To fulfill its mission, The Capital Region Energy Forum (CREF)...

• Holds monthly meetings, which feature experts in the field of energy, the discussion of important topics in the field of energy, and plan the group’s activities, and conduct general business.
• Cosponsors the appearance of nationally acclaimed speakers, symposia and town meetings.
• Provides speakers to community organizations to inform the public of important energy issues.
• Meets with members of the press and electronic media to present energy issues in a non-political way.
• Meets with other groups to promote energy independence and sustainability.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ?

You may not be able to control the price of energy, but you can control how much you use. You can:
• Practice energy conservation.
• Invest in energy efficiency in your home, workplace and your mode of transportation. (www.GetEnergySmart.org and www.NYSERDA.org)
• Become informed about all energy sources and the pros and cons of each.
• Align with like-minded groups to learn all you can and plan for the future.
• Join CREF and receive e-notices of meetings and special events.

  To join CREF, send your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to Tom Pritchard and Bill Reinhardt, CREF Chairmen