New York State’s Climate-Responsive Built Environment Initiatives

with Susanne DesRoches

Mónika and Jessica interview Susanne DesRoches, Vice President, Clean and Resilient Buildings, at New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), about how New York is modernizing its building stock to be both sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change. This work involves not just new builds, but also updating existing buildings and communities to prepare for our future climate. Susanne describes three specific projects NYSERDA is focusing on to address resilience in the built environment.

Resources and links discussed include:

New York State Climate Impacts Assessment

NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence

NYSERDA IRA (Inflation Reduction Act)

Book Recommendation: Not Too Late