Connections: Discussing the launch of the AMPED climate initiative

On Thursday, a number of local partners announced the launch of a new climate initiative. AMPED is aimed at promoting the use of carbon-free electricity to power the region’s buildings and vehicles. According to AMPED’s leaders, about three quarters of the region’s climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings and transportation. How can companies go “all electric”? What are the costs? What are the long-term impacts? Our guests answer these questions and more: Marc Cohen , chief of staff at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Dave Beinetti , chief marketing officer for SWBR Abby McHugh-Grifa , executive director for the Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region Mike Waller , director of sustainability and special assistant to the CEO for Rochester Regional Health