named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Build Public Renewable Act (BPRA) Advocacy
Advocacy campaign supporting state legislation enabling the New York Power Authority to build publicly owned, 100% renewable energy projects in the Hudson Valley, with focus on green union jobs and energy affordability for low-income residents.
Empower Kingston Green Jobs Training Program
Paid training program placing interns with local contractors to gain hands-on experience in green energy trades including weatherization, solar installation, heat pumps, geothermal systems, and energy auditing. Targets diverse populations including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Hudson Valley Power Authority Act
Supports legislative effort to create a publicly owned utility to acquire Central Hudson, aiming to ensure democratic control, lower rates, clean energy, and environmental justice in the region.
Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium
NYSERDA-funded initiative to help municipalities transition to LED street lighting, reducing energy use by at least 65% and lowering costs through municipal ownership of infrastructure.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 3 activities
- Advocacy for public utility takeover and regional energy legislationAdvocates for public takeover of Central Hudson utility and supports the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act, including public speaking at its launch event and advancing opportunities for NYPA-funded renewable energy projects in the Hudson Valley.
- Advocacy in utility regulatory proceedingsParticipates in Central Hudson rate cases and other regulatory proceedings to advocate for utility affordability, climate resilience, and accountability, including securing the first-ever reduction in the utility's fixed charge per meter in 2015 and 2018 proceedings.
- Public education and community forums on energy issuesSponsors public forums, symposiums, and actions, including a statewide convening on Community Choice Aggregation and a community meeting on unfair solar contracts attended by 50 people, to educate and mobilize the public on energy policy and consumer protection.
-
-
Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 2 activities
- Community and municipal engagement in clean energy decision-makingSupports community and municipal engagement in energy decision-making to advance clean energy transition and a locally-based clean energy economy in the Mid-Hudson Region through research, education, advocacy, and project coordination.
- Mid-Hudson Street Light ConsortiumCo-founded and manages the Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium to support municipalities in converting to LED street lighting, enabling energy savings of at least 65%.
-
-
Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Empower Kingston Green Jobs Training ProgramOperates the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program, a paid training initiative launched in 2020 that places trainees with local employers for hands-on experience in clean energy trades such as weatherization, solar panel installation, heat pumps, and geothermal systems; provides $15/hour wages and protective equipment; over 100 trainees have completed the program since inception, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ residents.
-
-
Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Energy affordability assistance for low-income householdsConducted workshops to assist low-income community members with enrollment in the state Energy Affordability Program (EAP), supporting over 100 households in accessing benefits.
-
-
Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Opposition to fossil fuel infrastructure projectsLaunched and led a campaign against the 200-mile Pilgrim Pipeline project, which would transport crude oil and refined products through New York and New Jersey.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$435K
Contributions & grants$435K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2030%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$411K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$320K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$209K
Cash$209K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$209K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESS MULLEN | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $80K |
board members · 9
- BETTA BROAD — Director
- JACKIE MARTIN — Director
- KELLEIGH MCKENZIE — Director
- LINDSAY HUTTON — Director
- MELINDA MCKNIGHT — Secretary
- PAT COURTNEY-STRONG — Treasurer
- SUSAN GILLESPIE — Vice President
- SUSIE XIMENEZ — Director
- TROY ELLEN DIXON — President
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Abundant Efficiency Partner — Partnered in the Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium to support LED street light conversion for municipalities.
- BOCES Partner — Provided advising and support to interns in the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
- Bard College Partner — Susan H. Gillespie, CLP Vice President, is a former Vice President at Bard College, indicating a professional and institutional affiliation.
- Capitol Electric Partner — Provided on-the-job training for the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
- Central Hudson Government — Engages in regulatory proceedings involving Central Hudson to advocate for affordability and climate resilience.
- Central Hudson Partner — Holds Central Hudson accountable through participation in regulatory proceedings.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Provided advising and support to interns in the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Provided energy efficiency tips, home audits, and assistance with grant applications for insulation and weatherization at CLP events.
- Courtney-Strong Inc. Partner — Partnered in the Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium as the project lead to support LED street light conversion for municipalities.
- Department of Social Services Partner — Provided on-site support at CLP workshops for HEAP and SNAP program inquiries.
- Dutchess Community College Network — Alma mater of team member Lauren Hollick, indicating educational ties to the institution.
- Empower Kingston Partner — Collaborates on the Green Jobs Program to connect individuals with clean energy employers.
- Energy Democracy Alliance Partner — Collaborates with CLP to identify renewable energy project opportunities in the Hudson Valley.
- For The Many Partner — Collaborated with For The Many (formerly Nobody Leaves Mid-Hudson) to expose unfair shutoff practices by Central Hudson, leading to a formal investigation.
- Greenhill Contracting Partner — Provided on-the-job training and helped plan the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
- Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Partner — Manna Jo Greene, a founding board member of CLP, is a former Environmental Director of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, indicating a prior leadership role and ongoing affiliation.
- J’S Painting Service Partner — Provided on-the-job training and helped plan the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
- Kingston Emergency Food Collaborative Partner — Troy Ellen Dixon, a founding CLP board member, is a founding member of the Kingston Emergency Food Collaborative, indicating a direct organizational link.
- LightSmart Energy Consulting Partner — Partnered in the Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium to support LED street light conversion for municipalities.
- New York Power Authority Government — CLP supports NYPA's role in building publicly owned renewable energy projects under BPRA.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Pat Courtney-Strong, CLP Treasurer, provides marketing communication services to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, indicating a professional and institutional connection.
- New Yorkers for Clean Power Partner — Betta Broad, a CLP board member, is the Director of New Yorkers for Clean Power, indicating an organizational affiliation and likely collaborative relationship.
- NoVo Foundation Funder — Currently funds the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
- PSC Partner — Attended CLP workshops to address utility complaints from community members.
- Public Utility Law Project Partner — Collaborated with CLP to support outreach and enrollment events for energy affordability programs.
- RYCOR Partner — Provided on-the-job training for the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
- Radio Kingston Partner — Troy Ellen Dixon, a founding CLP board member, is a consultant with Radio Kingston on their underwriting program, suggesting a professional and organizational connection.
- Rotary International Partner — Pat Courtney-Strong, CLP Treasurer, is a Rotary International activist leading solar installation and education projects in Ukraine, indicating an active organizational affiliation.
- SUNY New Paltz Network — Educational institution attended by team members Lauren Hollick and Gabby Franzese, indicating institutional affiliation.
- SUNY Ulster Partner — Green Careers Academy at SUNY Ulster provided advising and support to interns in the Empower Kingston Green Jobs Internship Program.
+ 12 more
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Governed Leadership Modelmethodology: community-governed leadershipBy maintaining a sustained, community-rooted governance structure ("kitchen cabinet") that meets weekly, we ensure local continuity and participatory leadership, because locally grounded decision-making strengthens trust, accountability, and long-term community ownership of energy transition efforts.
- Equity-Focused Clean Energy Accessmethodology: equity-focused outreachBy directing education and service programs toward low-income, disabled, and senior populations, we advance equitable access to clean energy, because targeted outreach ensures that those most burdened by energy costs and least served by existing systems can benefit from the energy transition.
- Integrated Community Engagement for Energy Policy Changemethodology: integrated community engagementBy combining research, education, advocacy, and project coordination, we enable communities and municipalities to engage in energy decision-making, because participatory processes lead to more equitable and transformative energy policy and practice.
- Language Justice in Energy Accessmethodology: language justiceBy advocating for accessible utility services and materials in multiple languages, we ensure non-English-speaking ratepayers can fully participate in energy decisions, because language equity is essential to meaningful inclusion in public utility systems.
- Work-Based Learning with Industry Partnershipsmethodology: work-based learningBy providing paid, hands-on training with rotation across multiple employers and combining it with classroom instruction, we prepare individuals for careers in the green energy sector, because experiential learning and diverse exposure increase skill development and career clarity in emerging clean energy trades.