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Finger Lakes firm launches new wind-turbine design
GENESEO — A Finger Lakes business has begun selling a new style of wind turbine it believes will eliminate the complaints and issues common with traditional wind turbines. Sky Wolf Wind Turbines, founded in 2010 by Gerald Brock, offers turbines that are smaller, quieter, minimize the risk of throwing a blade or ice chunks, and […]
Canal Corp. works with Utica-area company to test electric-powered boats
UTICA — The New York State Canal Corporation is testing the water with electric-powered boats, thanks, in part, to funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Landover, Md.–based New West Technologies, LLC, which has an office in Yorkville, received $234,000 to
NY Biomass Energy Alliance supports willow growers for sustainable energy
GEDDES — The New York Biomass Energy Alliance (NYBEA) is a coalition of individuals, businesses, and organizations that are working to “enhance support, understanding and
CNY Solar touts benefits of solar hot-water systems
CANASTOTA — A Canastota firm is specializing in systems that harness the power of the sun to generate heat as well as hot water. In
OCWA reduces energy consumption with National Grid Small-Business Services Program
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) has reduced its energy usage and environmental impact by implementing energy-efficient interior and exterior lighting upgrades at 28 facilities throughout its four-county water-service area in Central New York. The lighting upgrades, completed by SmartWatt Energy, Inc. via the National Grid Small Business Services Program, have reduced OCWA’s energy
Governor: Charge NY program to accelerate use and benefits of electric vehicles
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced a program under Charge NY to accelerate the market adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and to make EV infrastructure
Cornell: Leek moth threatens Northern New York’s onion farms
The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) associations of Northern New York are asking farmers to report any findings of leek moth, a pest that prefers onions, garlic, chives, shallots, leeks, and other similar crops. Cornell University and CCE researchers — working with a Northern New York Agricultural Development Program grant to trap the pest to
NYPA issues annual report, detailing progress on sustainability initiatives
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently announced it has issued an annual report tracking its first three years of implementing a sustainability-action plan. Unveiled in 2010, NYPA developed the three-year plan to encourage a “greater culture of sustainability” in every aspect of the Authority’s operations, NYPA said in a news release. The
NYPA issues annual report on sustainability
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced it has issued an annual report tracking its first three years of implementing a sustainability-action plan. Unveiled
BlueRock Energy appoints Klaben as new CFO
SYRACUSE — BlueRock Energy, Inc., a Syracuse–based provider of electricity, natural gas, and green-energy products, today announced the appointment of Jason Klaben as vice president and
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