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NYSERDA launching energy-efficiency rebates for local governments
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is powering up for a $1.1 million energy-efficiency rebate program for the state’s municipal governments.
Upstate venture funds back hurricane-protection firm
An Ithaca–based venture-capital fund has joined with the Rochester manager of another venture-capital fund to invest in StormBlok Systems, Inc. StormBlok Systems, based in the
Tryon Boys and Girls Center starts transition to business park
The shuttered Tryon Boys and Girls Center in Fulton County is a step closer to becoming an industrial and commercial business park. Empire State Development’s
Rome Research lands Navy contract
NEW HARTFORD — The U.S. Navy awarded PAR Technology Corp. subsidiary Rome Research Corporation (RRC) a $2.4 million contract to provide telecommunications operations and maintenance
Legislation would provide grants for waterfront redevelopment
SYRACUSE — Proposed federal legislation would award grants of up to $500,000 to local government and nonprofit organizations redeveloping abandoned waterfront properties. “I don’t think
Energy management conference set for Ithaca College
ITHACA — Ithaca College will host its annual Educational Energy Day (EdEnergy) conference Oct. 1 at its Campus Center. The confab, held from 8 a.m.
State starts market-acceleration program focused on energy efficiency
New York has launched a $30 million program in an attempt to bring energy-efficiency technologies to market quickly. The state calls the initiative the Energy
Energy audits available from NYSERDA
OSWEGO — The State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego and the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are teaming on energy audits
MicroGen to use $2.6M in funding to launch production
ITHACA — MicroGen Systems, Inc. will use $2.6 million in new funding to launch production of its chip-sized power generator. The device can transform subtle vibrations into energy. MicroGen’s initial markets will include commercial and industrial monitoring. The company’s generator will power sensor networks used to watch manufacturing processes or the health of roads and
Time Warner expands fiber access in Central New York
DeWITT — Time Warner Cable, Inc. (NYSE: TWC) plans to invest $6.5 million to expand its fiber-optic network in Central New York this year. The company will likely continue its investment in network improvements in the years ahead as well, says Fritz Ferrell, vice president for new market development and field operations. The 2012 expansion
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