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NYSERDA launches networking website targeting clean-energy technology projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has introduced a new networking website: cleantechNYconnect.com. The site is aimed at helping clean-tech business
Madison County to use state grant to improve agriculture and renewable-energy park
Empire State Development is providing Madison County with a grant of $4 million to pay for infrastructure improvements at its ARE (agricultural and renewable energy)
NYPA launches energy-efficiency collaborative
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) on Thursday announced the formation of the energy-efficiency innovation collaborative (EE-INC), which seeks to improve energy efficiency in New York state buildings and spur economic growth in emerging technologies. EE-INC is a public-private partnership of energy industry leaders that NYPA is spearheading. The EE-INC is also announcing a request
Mirabito names Meehan VP for home-comfort division
BINGHAMTON — Mirabito Energy Products has appointed Matthew Meehan as vice president of its home-comfort division, effective Jan. 1. Meehan began his career at Mirabito
State program helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) says it offers the state’s small businesses a program that can help them in complying with state and federal air regulations. The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) provides confidential technical assistance to New York’s small-business owners at no cost, the agency says. The EFC’s
City Electric opens new location in Potsdam
POTSDAM — Syracuse–based wholesale electrical distributor City Electric Company, Inc. opened a new site at 6768 State Route 56 in Potsdam this fall. City Electric acquired VanNess Co., a one-location electrical distributor, and its 6,000-square-foot warehouse to expand its coverage of the Northern New York region, according to Ron Conroy, vice president of marketing and
SIDA approves redevelopment proposal for Hotel Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The board of directors of the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) on Dec. 17 approved a preferred-developer agreement for a proposed project to redevelop
Cuomo announces $500,000 is available for farmland protection
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the availability of $500,000 to aid farmland-protection efforts across New York state. Municipalities can apply for grants of
Buffalo–area fuel distributor eyes Syracuse region for growth
SYRACUSE — Tonawanda–based NOCO Inc., a lubricant and wholesale fuel distributor that has served the Syracuse market since the 1980s, is working to expand its presence and reach in the region. The firm hopes to launch residential electricity and natural-gas service and possibly even convenience stores. The 80-year-old company got its start delivering coal
Willow Run Foods uses natural-gas trucks to save money, reduce emissions
KIRKWOOD — Willow Run Foods, Inc., a Kirkwood–based food-distribution company, has added a group of compressed natural-gas (CNG) trucks to its fleet that seek to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and save the business money on diesel-fuel consumption. The firm announced, what it called, an “alternative-transportation project” in early September. The New York State Energy
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