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Electric planes. Towns powered by waterfalls. Offshore wind farms. This isn't the far-off future of clean energy—it's what's happening right now in New York State. Join three New Yorkers as they explore the clean energy revolution taking place in their backyard.

Electric planes. Towns powered by waterfalls. Offshore wind farms. This isn't the far-off future of clean energy—it's what's happening right now in New York State. Join three New Yorkers as they explore the clean energy revolution taking place in their backyard.

A new series exploring the most exciting innovations in clean and renewable energy through the eyes of three young adults.

A new series exploring the most exciting innovations in clean and renewable energy through the eyes of three young adults.

Meet the roadtrippers, then follow along as they explore hydroelectric power’s potential at Niagara Falls and visit one of New York's greenest cities.

The roadtrippers climb inside the next generation of electric planes and learn how to harness the Earth's power through geothermal energy.

How can we make sure the clean energy revolution creates a better future for all? The roadtrippers talk to policymakers and activists about the human side of the switch.

As the trip comes to an end, interviews with clean energy executives and entrepreneurs help the roadtrippers tap into their own power to drive the industry forward.


Can your career actually give you the power to save the planet?

Millions of young people are hoping the answer is “yes”—and the growing world of clean energy seems to be a promising place to start. Ride along for the journey as three New Yorkers travel across their state to explore the industry's innovations, from offshore wind farms to sustainable skyscrapers—and discover how the clean energy revolution is empowering people everywhere.

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Ready to explore your path into clean energy?

Hear from more people leading the way in clean energy, and get tools and resources that will help you start down your own path—from exploring training and education options, to applying for clean energy careers!

Insights from the Interviews

"You're the ones who are really going to have to live with this—so you're a key part to fixing this challenge."

Daniella Piper, Chief Transformation Officer & Regional Manager of Western New York, New York Power Authority

"One person cannot go up against global corporations and fix climate change—it's going to take collective power and harnessing our anger, which has so much power to make change. How do you channel that power into something that's good?"

Acting Director of Sustainability, City of Ithaca

"There is this momentum—the energy universe is very exciting! So I do have hope around the movement toward more sustainable energy sources."

Chief Technical Officer, Revel


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