Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region

We're #hiring a new Public Engagement Intern in Rochester, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

🌱 We’re Hiring a Public Engagement Intern! 🌱 The Climate Solutions Accelerator is looking for a Public Engagement Intern to join our team this summer (May–August)! This internship supports the Finger Lakes Clean Energy Hub by helping connect individuals and small businesses to clean energy technologies, programs, and community efforts. The intern will increase awareness of energy efficiency programs by planning and attending public events across the nine-county Finger Lakes region. 📍 Based in the Finger Lakes Region 📅 May–August 2025 🔗 Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/g8vfyshd

🌎 Green Drinks is heading to Webster! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, from 5:00–6:30 PM at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes (50 Webster Commons Blvd.) for this month’s Green Drinks—our ongoing networking series for sustainability-minded professionals. Whether you’re advancing sustainability in your workplace or looking to make new connections, this casual gathering is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and strengthen our regional climate community. ✅ $10 includes a local beverage and light appetizers. 🔗 Register to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/emdNANDF

🌍 Get ready to celebrate Earth Week with SWBR! AIA Rochester is hosting a free Earth Week Speaker Series event presented by SWBR on starting on Monday, April 21. For more information and to register visit: https://lnkd.in/ePq6fCpw

The 2025 Climate Solutions Summit brought together 240 organizational leaders, business owners, government representatives, and community members from across the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region. Thanks to 60 sponsors and 26 vendors at the Better Futures Fair, this two-day event showcased what’s possible when we work together to co-create climate solutions. This year, 32 scholarships helped make the event more accessible by covering registration at reduced or no cost. Over the course of the Summit, attendees built the skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to envision and cultivate a healthier, more equitable, and regenerative future for our region. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this powerful gathering possible. Your commitment to regional climate action and collaboration continues to inspire! 🌱 #ClimateSolutions #GeneseeFLX #ClimateLeadership #ClimateAction #BetterFutures #ClimateSummit2025 #RegenerativeFuture #CollaborationForChange

Save the Date! We're thrilled to support this annual Earth Day event!

Register for our next Green Drinks on April 24th at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes in Webster!

🌍🙌 Thank You to Our Climate Solutions Summit Sponsors! 🙌🌍 We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors for making the 2025 Climate Solutions Summit possible! This Summit wouldn’t be possible without the organizations that share our vision for a co-creating a thriving, resilient, and regenerative future for the Genesee-Finger Lakes region. Thank you for your commitment to climate solutions! 💚 #ClimateSolutionsSummit #ThankYouSponsors #ClimateSolutionsNow

In this week's episode of the Shelling Peas podcast, Abigail McHugh-Grifa of Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region joined Chef Ryan Jennings to share some fascinating and timely insights as we head into Earth Month. 🌎🌱 Check out the latest edition of "Inside the Pea Pod" to read some of our key takeaways from the conversation and tune in to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts!

⏳ Last Chance to Register! Registration closes Monday, March 31—don’t miss out! Join us April 4-5 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for two days of panels, workshops, and networking focused on Co-Creating Our Future. Hear from keynote speaker Kit Miller, experience a special Garth Fagan Dance performance, explore the Better Future Fair, and dive into actionable climate strategies on policy, zoning, and more. No matter what shade of green you are, you’re welcome to attend! Register now before it’s too late → https://lnkd.in/evJ6cc4F