Fourth Jewish Climate Action Conference: Full Schedule

It will take collaboration to meet our climate goals. This is not the time for divisiveness, this is the time to come together. We are glad you are here to teach and to learn. REGISTER AT WWW.JEWISHCLIMATE.ORG

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

10:30am EDT

Climate and the Future of Electricity and Natural Gas: Insights

Sunday June 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

TBA

This panel discussion will look at where we are, where we need to go for climate, with focus on obstacles and opportunities.

Speakers

David Schreiber

Greenvest

David believes the greatest returns – financial, personal and professional – come from doing well by doing good. Consequently he guides his clients’ investments in accordance with their values and goals toward corporations with responsible environmental, social and governance... Read More →

Marya Axner

JCAN and Fix-the-Grid

Harvey Michaels

MIT Faculty, Energy Business Leader, MIT, XENERGY, CSG

Lecturer and Research Faculty, Energy and Climate Solutions, MIT (Sloan and Environmental Planning). Formerly leader of energy efficiency companies Aclara and Xenergy providing analytics and services. Board member/advisor to Conservation Services Group, eMeter, US gov't Solar and... Read More →

Mark Dyen

Mark Dyen is an energy efficiency and renewable energy advocate and retired energy efficiency entrepreneur. As an advocate since the early 1970’s Mark was involved in the creation and adoption of energy policy reforms, including the creation of Mass Save, reforms in electric rate... Read More →

Paul Shorb

Sunday June 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
TBA 10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley, MA

DECARBONIZING & INFRASTRUCTURE, PANEL

11:30am EDT

Climate and the future of Electricity and Natural Gas: Action

Sunday June 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

TBA

This panel will consider policies worthy of JCAN support, and what we can do to help make them happen.

Speakers

David Schreiber

Greenvest

Marya Axner

JCAN and Fix-the-Grid

Harvey Michaels

MIT Faculty, Energy Business Leader, MIT, XENERGY, CSG

Mark Dyen

Paul Shorb

Sunday June 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
TBA 10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley, MA

DECARBONIZING & INFRASTRUCTURE, PANEL

2:30pm EDT

Transportation and Climate

Sunday June 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

TBA

Discussion of how transportation policy and climate change intersect, plus strategies to address challenges

Speakers

Ari Ofsevit

Sunday June 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA 10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley, MA

DECARBONIZING & INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION

3:30pm EDT

Housing and Climate Change: What’s the Connection?

Sunday June 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT

TBA

This presentation is about:
- The impact of climate change on housing--particularly housing costs and migration.
- The impact of housing on climate change—particularly smart growth vs. sprawl; and how we can change zoning laws to reduce GHG emissions and save trees.

Speakers

Dan Ruben

Dan Ruben teaches Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Sustainability at B.U. He taught Sustainable Hospitality (Missouri State U, U of Southern Maine), Sustainable Tourism (Temple U), and Workforce Development for Indigenous Tourism (George Washington U). He wrote the textbook, “Sustainable... Read More →

Sunday June 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA 10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley, MA

DECARBONIZING & INFRASTRUCTURE, BUILDINGS