Pace Energy and Climate Center
(formerly the Pace Energy Project)
The mission of the Pace Energy and Climate Center (PECC) is to reduce the environmental, social, and human health burdens of today’s predominant forms of electricity production and consumption and to promote climate change solutions. Our multi-disciplinary team aims to accelerate the world’s transition to clean, efficient and renewable energy alternatives.
In Spring 2008, the Pace Energy Project renamed itself the "Pace Energy and Climate Center." The name change reflects that the work undertaken by the organization currently and throughout its twenty year history – to reduce the environmental impact associated with the production and use of energy by promoting clean, efficient and renewable energy alternatives and addressing the barriers to implementation of clean energy technologies – relates directly to the issue of climate change.
The Pace Energy and Climate Center offers assistance to individuals, institutions, community organizations and governmental agencies involved in energy decisions:
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We provide analysis of the social and environmental costs and benefits of electricity and fuel production alternatives, including their impact on climate change.
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We propose market mechanisms and regulatory structures that will stimulate investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean distributed generation technologies.
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We explore ways to break down the regulatory and market barriers that add cost, uncertainty and delay to the implementation of clean energy technologies.
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We train the next generation of sustainable energy advocates by actively involving student interns in all our work.
Pace Energy and Climate Center
E-House
Pace Law School
78 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
Loretta Musial: (914) 422-4227
PECC in the news:
James Van Nostrand, the Executive Director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center, was recently awarded a lease for one of the 450 electric Mini Coopers that are currently available from BMW as part of a nationwide trial program. The Mini-E, with a range of approximately 120 miles, runs exclusively on electricity provided during nightly charging sessions, and generates zero emissions from its operation. Keep an eye out for the Pace Energy and Climate Center electric Mini around New York!
