What our Members say ...

At Ice Energy, we share the vision of NY-BEST that energy storage - in all its forms - must be considered as part of any integrated energy solution. Its benefits are many and varied.

We are pleased to be working with other like-minded NY-BEST companies to develop and advance technology solutions that promote the efficient use of energy resources, reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, and enable the transition to a cleaner, smarter, more sustainable energy system.

   -- Kelly Bennett, Director, Utility Business Development, Ice Energy

NY-BEST is a great vehicle for bringing together the best of NY talent and technology to build energy storage solutions for the future.

NY-BEST has helped GE build critical alliances for advancing our sodium metal halide battery technology and has helped foster connections with potential customers.

   -- Glen Merfeld, General Electric

As the hub for renewable energy and cleantech businesses in the mid-Hudson valley, TechCity seeks to identify and partner with fast-growing, innovative companies that are creating tomorrow's "green collar" jobs. NY-BEST is a premier association of just such companies. Through our membership we gain insights and make connections with the companies and individuals leading the growth of battery and energy storage technologies in NY State and beyond.

   -- Dan Wieneke, TechCity Properties

States fight for resources and prestige. New York is home to world-class universities and research institutes as well as innovative companies both large and small whose core capabilities together encompass all elements necessary to lead advancements in energy and storage technologies. NY-BEST facilitates cooperation between these entities, empowering New York to become the nation’s cleantech epicenter.

   -- Ellen Gooch, Director of Marketing, Sendyne Corp

Cerion is a materials science company with a focus on exploring novel nano-materials and developing their application. The NY-BEST interaction has allowed us to identify contacts for resources to advance our project. This will enable us to more rapidly test materials, develop a robust data set and provide credible assessment of the technology for future partners.

   -- Bob Curtis, VP Operations, Cerion Enterprises

The Raymond Corporation joined NY-BEST to help leverage development of energy storage methods and new battery technology utilizing the extensive resources available to members.

   -- Mike Field, President, Operations and Engineering Division, The Raymond Corporation

We have found involvement in NY-BEST to be a very efficient way to become aware of and develop fruitful connections with a wide variety of companies with energy storage capability in New York State.

   -- Dr. Mark Mathias, R&D Director, Electrochemical Energy Research , General Motors LLC

EPX is proud to be a Founding Member of NY-BEST. EPX joined NY-BEST as an opportunity to work with some of the most innovative companies in the energy storage sector, which has been a key to our success. We look forward to continued involvement in NY-BEST, and continued opportunities to work with NY-BEST Members as we address the challenges of energy storage development.

   -- Marcus Emerson, Vice-President, Electrical Power worX Corp

As an institution that considers the nation's energy security a key part of our mission, Brookhaven National Laboratory sees strategic value in being a member of NY-BEST. This outstanding consortium brings together all the key New York stakeholders in energy storage and allows Brookhaven a venue where our facilities and expertise can help accelerate the deployment of novel energy storage discoveries.

The consortium also provides a unique opportunity to charter a vision for the future in this key sector of the energy challenge and therefore helps to guide our internal strategy in energy storage.

   -- James A. Misewich, Ph.D., Associate Laboratory Director for Basic Energy Sciences, Brookhaven National Laboratory