The Friends of the Village Library and Otsego 2000 present a panel discussion, “New York State’s Energy Plan: How Does It Affect Our Community?”

Topics will include the process for siting of renewable energy projects, the possible use of farmland and forest and how multiple use might be encouraged, and the present and future energy demands in our region and state and how that demand might be met.

Moderated by Dan Sullivan, Town Supervisor of Richfield, the panel will include:

· Danny Lapin, a Revitalization Specialist with the NYS Department of State Office of Planning, Development, and Community Infrastructure

· Keith Schue, who has been engaged in New York energy policy since 2010 and currently volunteers as a technical advisor for New York Energy & Climate Advocates

· David Kay, a Senior Extension Associate and Department Extension Leader in Cornell University’s Department of Global Development

Dan Sullivan, Danny Lapin, and Keith Schue are all members of the Otsego 2000 Environmental Stewardship Committee. Sullivan and Lapin also serve on the Otsego 2000 Board.

The event, which is free and open to all, will be held at the Village Hall, 3rd Floor Ballroom, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown.