Columbia Energy Association

⚡ Exploring Energy in NYC: A Visit to the East River Generating Station ⚡ Yesterday, Columbia Energy Association organized its first power plant visit of the year! 15 students had the incredible opportunity to tour Con Edison’s East River Generating Station—a cornerstone of New York City’s energy infrastructure! This 660-megawatt facility has a fascinating history, transitioning from a coal plant in 1926 to its current dual-fuel system, while also powering the city’s vast commercial steam system—the largest in the US. Thank you to the Con Edison team for making this enriching experience possible. It was a fantastic opportunity to bridge classroom learning with real-world energy solutions. Special thanks to Stella Mimidas, Maura Yates, Marie Trimboli, Connor Haran, Jordan Ruggieri for their support and time! -- Columbia University Columbia | SIPA Jin Park Yujie SI Siyun Lee Riya Yingran G. Jack Arnold Muriel Jacques Coco Guo Roberto Aponte Ortíz Camilo Andrés Peña Segura Leo Gordon Abi Rafdi Insani Muhammed Amir Bajwa Keer Wang Silver Y. Anna Schneider

🌟 Boston Energy trek recap 🌟 Last week, members of the Columbia Energy Association headed to Boston to explore the city’s vibrant energy ecosystem. It was an incredible opportunity to meet energy leaders, hear their perspectives, and engage about the future of energy. 💡 First stop: Greentown Labs A huge thanks to Sam White and the Greentown Labs lab team for giving us a tour of this amazing clean energy incubator. Seeing how startups are tackling the big challenges in energy was truly inspiring! 📊 Next stop: Wood Mackenzie We’re so grateful to Lindsey Buonomo (Kreisher), PMP, Emily Jaquin, Jueun (Jen) Yi, Cina Vazirzadeh, and Kasim Khan for their welcome and engaging discussions about energy markets, renewables, and the road ahead. 🌍 Final stop: London Economics International LLC Thank you to Donald Osborne-Moss and Luke Markham for walking us through the critical role of policy and market design in the energy transition. A special thanks to the Columbia | SIPA students who joined the trek, and to the Columbia Energy Association Alumni who joined us for an Happy hour on Friday! -- Abi Rafdi Insani Chloé Nemo Ramirez 张崇芸 Devraj Singhania Dominique R. Fatimah Alkayadi Haiyue (Nina) Sun Jack Arnold Jianan Wu Keer Wang Lyu (Caroline) Song Mikayla Tai Cheng Muriel Jacques Roberto Aponte Ortíz Santiago Guerrero Archila Shazia Rehman Shravani Survase Sirui Guo Sneha Sinha Tianrui (Terry) Zhang XUERU ZHAO Yifei Wang Yihua Ren Yu-Hsuan Yeh Celine Vien Andriana Zihou Yin

Nuclear energy takes the spotlight! Columbia Energy Association hosted last Wednesday its first co-event of the year in collaboration with NiCE (Nuclear is Clean Energy) 🌟 An immense thank you to Julianne M. (Nuclear Energy Institute) and Carl Perez (Exodys Energy) for sharing their expertise and insights on the role of nuclear energy in the clean energy transition with Columbia University students 💡

More highlights from the Columbia University Energy Symposium! 💡 Swipe to get a glimpse into the engaging discussions that energized the second half of our event! Adam Freed, Laura Popa, Katherine Neebe, Govi Rao, Laura Segafredo, Prof. Rajiv Joshi, Jane Bartman, Preeti Bhattacharji, Akos Losz, Henry M.

🌟 Highlights from the Columbia University Energy Symposium! 🌟 Swipe to experience the spirited discussions that lit up the first half of the event 💡 Once again, a big thank you to all our brilliant speakers, enthusiastic participants, and the team behind the scenes for making this symposium an event full of knowledge and inspiration in the realm of energy! Goksenin O., Paul Dabbar, James Guidera, Zachary Hanson, Leslie Rich, HIMANSHU SAXENA, Cameron Willard, Scott Fisher, Cassie Bowe, Ari Kahn, Jake Potent.

We are immensely grateful to everyone who played a part in the success of the Columbia University Energy Symposium. A special thank you to our dedicated participants, insightful panelists, and hardworking volunteers whose commitment and expertise truly brought this event to life! We also extend our deepest appreciation to our sponsors Hydro Québec, Rabobank and Center on Global Energy Policy for their generous support and belief in our vision. Stay tuned for more highlights from the event ✨

With only two days remaining until the Columbia University Energy Symposium, we are thrilled to introduce Benjamin Dell as our distinguished Keynote Speaker. Ben is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kimmeridge, and the Chief Executive Officer of Chestnut Carbon. Attendees can look forward to an insightful address from Ben, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the energy sector. His valuable work spans the private equity and carbon offset domains, driving the industry towards sustainability and carbon neutrality. For more information and to register for the event, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/edPJG-Cz.

We are excited to announce the fourth panel of the Columbia University Energy Symposium, "Global Capital Flows for the Energy Transition." This panel will explore the pivotal role of global finance in supporting and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy systems. Meet our distinguished panelists: • Jane Bartman, Manager of Sustainability at Bloomberg Associates. • Prof. Rajiv Joshi, CEO of Bridging Ventures and a fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. • Preeti Bhattacharji, Head of Sustainable Investing at the US Private Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co. The panel will be moderated by Laura Segafredo, Global Head of Sustainable Research, ETF and Index investments at BlackRock. This panel will shed light on the specific challenges and opportunities that financial mechanisms powering the energy transition are facing. For more information and to register for the event, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/edPJG-Cz

Introducing Columbia University Energy Symposium's third panel, "Building a Net-Zero Path for Cities: Decarbonizing Energy Supply and Built Environments." This session will delve into the innovative strategies and solutions cities can employ to achieve net-zero emissions, focusing on transforming energy supply and built environments for a sustainable future. Meet our distinguished panelists: • Laura Popa, Deputy Commissioner of Sustainability at the NYC Department of Buildings. • Katherine Neebe, Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President at Duke Energy Corporation. • Peter Rose, Senior Director for Stakeholder Relations at Hydro Québec. • Govi Rao, CEO of Phase Change Solutions, Inc. Moderated by Adam Freed, Principal at Bloomberg Associates, this panel is set to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in creating net-zero urban spaces. For more information and to register for the event, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/edPJG-Cz