State Senator Kevin Parker Delivers Keynote Address at The 3rd Annual NY Energy Revolution Summit

BROOKLYN, NY (8/8/17) – On Wednesday, August 2^nd State Senator Kevin Parker delivered the keynote address at the 3rd Annual New York Energy Revolution Summit. The summit took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located in Time Square. During the summit hundreds of energy enthusiasts gathered together to discuss implementation of both the New York REV and the new Clean Energy Standard.

“I enjoyed being a part of the NY Energy Revolution summit,” said State Senator Kevin Parker. “It gives me the platform to connect with professionals within the energy sector and to learn more about how elected officials such as myself can work with experts to create solutions around clean energy.  “During my speech I discussed the latest policy developments impacting New York State and how energy experts and elected officials can work together to make a difference.”

"It was a pleasure to have State Senator Parker deliver the keynote address during the summit,” said Jim Naphas, Event Designer, Infocast . “As the Ranking Democratic Member on the Senate Energy and Telecommunications committee, Senator Parker understands the importance of pushing the agenda around solar energy across New York State and the nation. His suggestion that the NY State legislature work with Governor Cuomo and his energy team to codify many elements of the NY-REV was enthusiastically received by the audience.”

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About State Senator Kevin Parker

Senator Kevin S. Parker is intimately familiar with the needs of his ethnically diverse Brooklyn district comprised of sections of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and Park Slope.  A lifelong Brooklyn resident, he is the Ranking Democratic Member on the Senate Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, as well as the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

Senator Parker is the Whip of the Senate Democratic Conference; Member of the Senate Democratic Conference Policy Group; Member of the Senate Select Committee on Technology & Innovation; and Member of the Senate Democratic Minority and Women-Owned Business Task Force (MWBE).

For the 2017-2018 Legislative Session, Senator Parker serves on the Senate Standing Committees on Finance; Rules; Higher education; Labor; Insurance, and Banks.

To learn more about Senator Parker and his initiatives on behalf of working families across New York State, please visit www.nysenate.gov/senators/kevin-s-parker.