The RMA’s featured speaker on Dec 13 will be State Senator Ryan Fazio at 11:00am.
The Zoom link: https://bit.ly/30IBj21
RMA Announcement:
While Connecticut residents pay among the highest electricity bills in the country, our problems could get far worse in just a decade. Due to policy and economic trends, electricity demand could double in 20 years, while supply is highly unlikely to keep pace. On top of that, the new generation that is expected to be built is likely to be done at much higher cost than the past with immense needs for new infrastructure investment too. All that means that your electricity bills are going to get much higher, plus our region could suffer from rolling blackouts, unless there is a change in direction.
Ryan Fazio, the ranking senator on the legislature’s Energy Committee, explains the risks and possible solutions to keep the lights on and make energy costs more affordable.
Ryan Fazio was elected State Senator in August 2021 and re-elected in 2022. He represents the 36th District, which includes Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan.
Born in Connecticut and raised in Greenwich, Ryan is a graduate of the Greenwich public schools. After studying economics at Northwestern University, he chose to return to Connecticut to live and work.
Fazio spent most of his career working in commodities markets, moving tens of millions of tons of agriculture and energy goods around the world, and specializing in renewable energy. Currently, Fazio works at a growth equity firm that invests in medium-sized businesses and advises their management to help them grow.
Fazio volunteered for seven years as a tutor in inner-city charter schools and for three years for Meals on Wheels. He has served on the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting and town’s Energy Efficiency Committee. Fazio is the Ranking Senator on the legislature’s Energy & Technology Committee and Planning & Development Committee. He also serves on the Transportation Committee and the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee.
The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public, both men and women; no reservations are required. Their social break starts at 10:40am, followed promptly by the guest speaker at 11:00am. Programs are at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. For additional information see www.greenwichrma.org.