Thank you for your interest in attending the Climate Week event “Reclaiming the Future- Capitalizing on Emissions Reduction Opportunities in Refrigerant Management”, hosted by Hudson Technologies. The event will take place on Monday, September 23, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at NASDAQ, 151 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor, West Cafe. Refreshments will be provided.
This event is a panel discussion around the impactful, soon-to-be-released RMI report on assessing the climate impacts of refrigerant reclamation. Effectively managing refrigerants at the end of their life is a critical action in the fight against climate change. Expert panelists will discuss the report’s findings on how the U.S. can further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the refrigerant sector by stimulating the recovery and subsequent reclamation of the widely used refrigerant R-410A from end-of-life residential equipment.
The conversation will also address how reclamation initiatives can reduce building and facility emissions and do so cost-effectively. As the United States participates in a global movement to phase down HFCs, we look forward to convening this knowledgeable group of industry and non-profit experts to share perspectives on managing the gaps between supply and demand during the phasedown while seizing a tremendous emission reduction opportunity through improved lifecycle refrigerant management.
Panelists:
Ankit Kalanki is a Principal at RMI, Carbon-free Buildings program. Leveraging a robust engineering background and expertise in energy efficiency, he led an extensive operations and maintenance team focused on energy management and environmental sustainability within an industrial campus in India. His diverse experience spans corporate energy management consulting, conducting research and due diligence for building decarbonization startups, and most recently, developing and leading RMI’s Global Cooling Strategy to achieve super-efficient, climate-aligned, and globally affordable cooling, aligning with RMI’s broader mission of transforming energy systems to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future.
Liane Randolph has spent most of her career in public service, specializing in environmental law and policy and effective administration. She was appointed Chair of the California Air Resources Board by Governor Gavin Newsom in December 2020. During her time as Chair, CARB has adopted landmark climate and environmental policies, including regulations that will accelerate the transition to a zero-emission transportation system. Prior to her work at CARB, Randolph served as a Commissioner at the California Public Utilities Commission, as Deputy Secretary and General Counsel at the California Natural Resources Agency, and as Chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission. Randolph earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.
Karen Meyers is a highly accomplished professional with over 35 years of experience in the HVAC and Water Heating industry. As the Global Vice President of Government Affairs for Rheem Manufacturing, Karen has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s landscape and navigating policy initiatives. She works closely with committees and board members of prominent organizations and associations and throughout her career has been instrumental in influencing critical decisions that impact the HVAC and WH sector’s future, ensuring its continuous growth and adaptation to changing regulations and market dynamics.
Ms. Houghton joined Hudson Technologies in 2014 as Director of Marketing, was appointed to her current role as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2023 and was named an executive officer of the Company in 2020. Ms. Houghton has over 30 years of experience within industrial manufacturing companies. Her previous roles include 16 years with Kidde-Fenwal/United Technologies, with experience as Director of Marketing – Global Suppression, Vice President of Marketing at C&M Corporation and Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Safety Hi-Tech USA. Ms. Houghton holds an MBA from Boston University as well as a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from Monash University in Australia.
Monica Trauzzi is a recognized expert in sustainability, climate, and energy issues. She leverages decades of journalism and clean energy experience to deliver high-impact communications strategies that change the conversation and influence perceptions on local and national issues. Monica specializes in integrated, multi-media approaches to content and communications, gaining critical mainstream media attention and engaging policymakers, business leaders, and other key stakeholders.
Prior to joining Invariant, Monica worked for the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), where she repositioned the nuclear industry’s place in the climate conversation with narrative-changing communications and content strategies. She conceptualized and launched “Off the Menu with Monica Trauzzi,” a video series featuring power lunches with climate and energy leaders, capturing audience interest beyond the nuclear sector with more than 2.5 million views.
Before NEI, Monica was managing editor and anchor for E&E News (now part of Politico), leading E&E’s highly influential daily and weekly programs and serving as a high-visibility spokesperson on climate and energy topics.
This is a limited event, please check your email for confirmation of registration. If space is not available, you will be placed on a waiting list.
