Oct. 22–25, 2024 in Binghamton, NY join industry leaders and innovators of New York state and beyond in battery and energy storage
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced that we are one of the 10 inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) known as the NSF Engines: Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine. Expanding research, translation and workforce development to 27 upstate New York counties!
NENY received a Regional Tech Hub designation from the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s EDA. This Battery Tech Hub will drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening our region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize and deploy technology that will advance American competitiveness.
50+
Industry
Partners
27
Upstate New York
Counties
$2B
Projected Economic
Impact
Building a workforce to meet energy demand
More than 200,000 new jobs are required by 2030 to support the U.S. battery storage supply chain demand. NENY Workforce Development programs are preparing the future workforce, spanning all levels of experience and across the battery lifecycle – driven by industry partnerships. Learn more about programs open now for the battery industry in Upstate New York.
“Establishing a domestic supply chain for lithium-based batteries requires a national commitment to both solving breakthrough scientific challenges for new materials and developing a manufacturing base that meets the demands of the growing electric vehicle (EV) and stationary grid storage markets.”
Jennifer M. Granholm
Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
The NENY Supply Chain Database is Live!
In partnership with Binghamton University, NY-BEST is leading the effort to catalyze rapid growth in the energy storage industry through the New Energy New York (NENY) Supply Chain Project through this comprehensive database of NY companies that are engaged in producing materials, components, and sub-assemblies and/or performing services in support of production of batteries, battery modules and packs, and energy storage systems.
Registration for more businesses to join the database is ongoing. Learn how to apply your company to the database.
- 50+ companies engaged
- 8 Upstate New York Counties
- Support from local, regional, and state governments
- 50+ companies engaged
- 8 Upstate New York Counties
- Support from local, regional, and state governments
The Coalition Members
The New Energy New York initiative, led by Binghamton University, brings together a robust coalition of diverse partners across academia, non-profits, community organizations, incubators, and government agencies
Project Initiatives
A comprehensive ecosystem of project initiatives are made possible by the NENY Coalition Members
BATTERY-NY:
Workforce Development:
Developing a host of coordinated and innovative programs throughout the supported regions is a vital part of this initiative for training the workforce required to support the storage manufacturing ecosystem — with specific programs to promote equity and participation of individuals from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds.
Supply Chain:
To support the rapid growth in energy storage projects and the consequent increasing demand for a strong and qualified supply chain, this project will help to implement a strategy for building and supporting a robust storage supply chain throughout upstate New York — including the creation of a supplier catalog and supplier certification program.
EQUITY and Justice:
Collaborating with community-based organizations to address and secure support for barriers — including securing housing, childcare, and transportation — are critical components to this pillar of NENY. Equity and Justice is integrated into all other project initiatives within NENY as it is essential in the development of emerging markets. We aim to prioritize BIPOC, disabled, LGBTQIIA+, veteran, and women populations in education, workforce, and entrepreneurship programming offered through the NENY initiatives.
INNOVATION and Entrepreneurship
Through innovation in the energy storage landscape, we will establish New York State as the premier destination for realizing energy storage technologies and startups ranging from prototyping to scale-up to manufacturing. While leveraging and expanding existing successful programs, we will develop new programs for proof-of-concept support, acceleration of nascent and mature startups, and the development of new incubation models and facilities.
Learn more about the mission of New Energy New York
Partner
with us
New Energy New York is establishing a robust network of industry, academic, non-profit, and government organizations to grow a competitive battery development and manufacturing hub. We welcome new partnerships across our five project areas. If you or your organization are interested in supporting or joining the New Energy New York network, contact us.
To learn more or connect with the New Energy New York Regional Competitiveness Officer, email neny@binghamton.edu