New Yorkers for Affordable Energy is a coalition of community, labor, business and industry leaders from across the state who support greater access to clean, reliable and affordable sources of energy for residential and business consumers. We understand the important role that natural gas plays in our everyday lives, from heating and cooling our homes to powering our communities. As demand for energy continues to grow, New Yorkers for Affordable Energy supports efforts to increase access to natural gas for manufacturing facilities, power production, transportation and to serve as a catalyst for job growth and support New York's economy and quality of life. Our members are from all areas of New York State and represent thousands of union members, corporate employees and membership organizations.
About NYAE
Our Leadership
Daniel Ortega
Executive Director
Daniel Ortega is a longtime union advocate for working families in New York and New Jersey. He oversees Community Affairs Outreach for the Engineers, Labor, Employers Cooperative of Operating Engineers Local 825, building relationships with government agencies, business groups and community organizations to support economic development and construction projects across New Jersey and the Hudson Valley.
Ortega also serves on the boards of Pattern for Progress and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, where he chairs the Government Affairs Committee. He holds degrees from William Peterson University and Fairleigh Dickson University. He is also known for making a mean mac and cheese!