Cuny Institute For Sustainable Cities

Chris Neidl is the Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator at Solar 1 in Stuyvescant Cove Park here in New York City. He initially gained interest in renewable energy as a geography student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and has steadily increased his knowledge of and commitment to the subject through a number of volunteer and professional experiences. Before joining the Solar One Staff in March of 2005, Chris worked at the Solar Living Institute in California as an outreach intern, while receiving a hands-on education in photovoltaic installation. He is currently pursuing his MA at New York University’s Gallatin School.