Richard Kauffman

Richard Kauffman

Keynote Speaker: Chairman of Energy and Finance for New York State of New York

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Richard Kauffman Biography

Richard Kauffman has only been on the job for eleven days, so he has to be careful about what he says in a room full of people.

“I’m not talking about fracking and I’m not talking about what’s going to happen to LIPA,” Kauffman, the new chairman of energy policy and finance, announced as he kicked off the keynote at the Agrion Energy & Sustainability Summit in New York City.

Although he spoke in generalities, Kauffman gave some hints of what he might tackle as New York’s first Energy Czar.

Kauffman talked about the challenges of the utility industry at large, with high capital costs and the fact that, in at least a dozen states, it’s cheaper for large commercial customers to use combined heat and power (CHP) than to pay their utility. The problem is a building “Aunt Millie” effect, where fewer people are absorbing the cost of the entire network.

“Some people in the utility industry have called it 'circling the drain',” said Kauffman, who was senior advisor to U.S. Department of Energy secretary Steven Chu before coming to New York. He noted that as the cost of CHP and fuel cells come down as solar PV has, the Aunt Millie effect will only become more extreme.

To find solutions for a changing energy landscape, he said that states (without specifying whether this would happen in New York) would have to look beyond decoupling and rate design tweaks. “Are we putting utilities and customers in a position where we’re paying for two systems?” he asked. “We need to get ahead of the trend and think about this more deeply.”

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Richard Kauffman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Kauffman for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Richard Kauffman can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michelle Young, Brad Gilbert and Shannon Stewart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Kauffman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Richard Kauffman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Kauffman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Kauffman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Kauffman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard Kauffman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard Kauffman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Kauffman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Kauffman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Kauffman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Kauffman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Kauffman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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