PRESS RELEASE
PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW YORK CITY
New York, New York
August 24, 2010
press release (PDF 91K)Statement From Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, on Department of Energy Decision On Energy Efficiency Hub
“To compete for this federal grant, New York State pulled together an unprecedented coalition of public, private and university institutions in New York City, Long Island and Upstate,” said Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, the organization that recruited the business and real estate members of the project team. “Today’s announcement is a disappointment. But it does not change the fact that New York is in a position to lead the national effort to make buildings more energy-efficient and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Our city and state can be a prime mover in one of the most important new global industries.”
About the Partnership for New York City
The Partnership for New York City’s mission is to engage the business community in efforts to advance the economy of New York City and maintain the city’s position as the center of world commerce, finance and innovation. Through the New York City Investment Fund, the Partnership contributes directly to projects that create jobs, improve economically distressed communities and stimulate new business creation. Partnership companies account for nearly 7 million American jobs and contribute over $740 billion to the national GDP.