
Rise Light & Power
@riselightpower
Queens-based energy asset manager, developer, & owner of NYC's largest power plant. Join our journey to transform fossil fuel stations into clean energy hubs.
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Have you heard about the 2025 #NYCHAClimateActionGrants? #ICYMI we’re sponsoring this year’s program with The New York Climate Exchange, Public Housing Community Fund, and NYCHA to fund resident-led sustainability projects. Awardees will receive up to $5K to support NY's green future. Read below ⤵️


Last week, Rise was pleased to meet our newest scholarship cohort at LaGuardia Community College! Joined by other top students, we had a great time with our nine STEM scholars discussing their studies and career aspirations. Best of luck this spring - thanks for having us!



Congratulations to our Environmental Management VP, Roberta Zwier for being named one of @CityandStateNY’s 2025 Trailblazers in Clean Energy! We’re proud to have her on the Rise Light & Power team. Read more here: cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

Did you catch last week’s The Wall Street Journal story on LaGuardia Community College’s workforce dev programs? In an evolving job market, students are landing strong opportunities in healthcare, IT, and energy production. Rise is proud to support their mission to deliver economic mobility for the next gen!

NY Public Service DEEP New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Rise Light & Power We hope you join us for our final virtual panel tomorrow on #CongestionPricing! assembly.rpa.org


We were delighted to celebrate NYC 520 with NYC Planning and our neighbors! As we plan for the green energy transformation of New York City's largest power plant, being responsible stewards of our shared waterfront is of utmost importance.

The past, present and future of energy at Ravenswood Rise Light & Power loom.ly/g5rJlo0

Catch last week’s Queens Chronicle story on the Ravenswood plant? We were pleased to lead a tour of the waterfront, and share our work to advance New York’s clean energy future — right on our LIC shore. Read about how we keep NYC running + our #RenewableRavenswood plan ⤵️

NY is leading the nation on offshore wind—even as federal delays slow permitting. Today, NYOWA joined NRDC 🌎🏡, Rise Light & Power, Local UWUA 1-2, ALIGN, & Sierra Club to urge NYS Energy Research and Development Authority, NY Public Service & Governor Kathy Hochul to invest in the infrastructure we need. #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy


"NY is ready to lead on #cleanenergy - we’re proud to help meet its climate & reliability goals with projects like #QueensboroRenewableExpress," said Wil Fisher. For #GlobalWindDay, we rallied for offshore wind w/ NYOWA, UWUA Local 1-2, and local leaders: bit.ly/3VzFCTu


Today, Rise celebrated the release of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards “Reimagine Ravenswood,” a historic plan to leverage Ravenswood’s clean energy transition to bring union jobs, waterfront access, & environmental justice to LIC. We’re building a model for clean energy that empowers communities.


Rise was honored to celebrate Woodside Houses’ annual Family Day, in support of NYC Kids RISE's Save for College Program. This year, we awarded $25K in scholarship funds at Queensbridge, Ravenswood, Astoria, & Woodside Houses. Read here: rb.gy/5dtqyh


Huge thank you to Rise Light & Power for hosting NYLCV and our state board for an incredible tour of the Ravenswood Generating Station! We are inspired by your commitment to transforming NYC’s largest fossil fuel power station into a renewable energy hub and powering a cleaner NY!



Catch this week's Queens Gazette story? Thanks to our partner UrbanUpbound, Queensbridge came alive for #CommunityRiseDay, with hundreds gathered to celebrate Western Queens. Proud to support our neighbors as we work toward Queens’ clean energy future: qgazette.com/articles/hundr…