As New York City leaders strive to create a more affordable, liveable City, rising energy prices and grid reliability are center stage. The combination of extreme weather exacerbated by climate change and electric load growth driven by electrification presents a near-term challenge for customers, building owners, utilities, and policymakers alike. This squeeze also presents an exciting opportunity for innovative policy leaders and clean energy companies working to advance solutions to address these challenges head on. As New York City seeks to ensure that the local grid remains affordable and reliable, solar and energy storage are two of our most powerful tools. But overcoming barriers to deployment and quickly integrating these clean, flexible resources is easier said than done. Join Sustainable CUNY and New York Solar Energy Industries Association for the 2026 NYC Solar + Storage Summit, a dynamic full-day conference that brings together public and private sector leaders to chart the path forward, ensuring that the grid powering New York City’s new era is affordable, reliable, and renewable.