Our mission is to use our resources and life skills for two immense objectives: to uplift democracy and to advance the rapid buildout of renewable energy generation and to stop the expansion of fossil fuel and nuclear infrastructure. Third Act Upstate New York mobilizes elders for Third Act’s national and regional campaigns.
We also partner with climate and democracy groups throughout New York State on local actions and events… and we make ‘good trouble’ of our own.
Third Act Upstate New York is on the steering committee of the NY Renews coalition – the force behind enacting the NYS Climate Law (Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act) and now to fully fund and implement the law.
We are active members of the Public Power New York coalition – the force behind drafting and passing the Build Public Renewable Act that enables the New York Power Authority to build renewable energy projects.
We are active members of the Renewable Heat Now coalition – the force behind passing the NY HEAT Act.
We partner with the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) to advance climate legislation and New Yorkers for Clean Power to promote renewable energy programs.
And, we are an affiliate of Beyond Plastics and members of the Bottle Bill 40 Coalition – the lead coalitions to enact the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and New York Bigger Better Bottle Bill.
We know that everyone has a role. That is what a movement means, and that is how a movement works. Find your place, engage, and make new friends along the way.
MAKING THE CHANGE – take action to influence politicians, regulators, agencies and enact climate bills, policies, regulations
Clean Energy & Climate Action: Engage in actions directed at the NYS government to fund and implement our landmark NYS Climate Act; collaborate with Beyond Plastics on real solutions to plastics; engage in climate advocacy before State regulatory agencies; and, disseminate information on incentives for transitioning to renewable energy.
Uplift Democracy & Climate: Engage in actions that connect with community and civic groups to promote climate justice and protect the integrity of democratic processes.
LIVING THE CHANGE – build the climate movement, educate for action, pair knowledge with stories, promote renewable energy adoption, engage at all levels
Educating for Action: As elders, stories are our superpower. Learn how to link issues and programs to our personal and family stories to effectively reach both policymakers and people in our communities… this amplifies our voices and builds the climate movement.
Movement Building: Engage in activities that build the climate movement… anything goes: art builds, social gatherings, tabling at the farmers market.
