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Max Taffet
Vice President, PortNYC Planning, New York City Economic Development Corporation
Max Taffet is the Senior Vice President of Offshore Wind and PortNYC Planning at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).12 He has a decade of experience at NYCEDC, focusing on siting, planning, permitting, and engaging marine stakeholders along NYC's 520 miles of waterfront.1
Taffet's responsibilities primarily involve delivering on New York City's commitments under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which was signed into law in 2019.1 This law mandates the implementation of 9 GW of offshore wind in New York by 2035, with the majority of this power being facilitated and delivered through NYC's waterways.1
His role is crucial in transforming NYC's working waterfront to create a cleaner and more just city, addressing climate change through renewable infrastructure investments.1
