Richard L. Kauffman (born February 10, 1955) is the first New York State "energy czar," officially referred to as the ''Chairman of Energy and Finance for New York'' in the administration of New York GovernorAndrew Cuomo. In this role, Kauffman is New York State's most senior energy official, responsible for all aspects of energy policy and agency operation, and leads the state's "Reforming the Energy Vision" initiative.
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