NYCSE was conceived and founded by Beautiful Earth Group president and CEO Lex Heslin as a non-profit educational and research institution. The primary mission of NYCSE is to broaden the public's thinking on sustainable energy. In accomplishing this mission, NYCSE seeks to inform. It does not take political positions or attempt to influence policy.
To achieve its goals, NYCSE undertakes to:
To achieve its goals, NYCSE undertakes to:
- organize and coordinate teacher training workshops throughout New York;
- publish a newsletter and prepare educational series that will provide a comprehensive view of sustainable energy issues;
- organize conferences, seminars, briefings and lectures with international experts and world leaders; and
- provide a timeline of current events in sustainable energy and reputable links to other websites for current sustainability information.