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Danfoss to power all North America facilities with solar energy by 2025
Danfoss North America recently signed a power-purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.–based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 megawatts (MW) of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace its annual electricity usage in North America with green energy […]

Utica announces $20 million mixed-use project on Hotel Street
“The revitalization of Hotel Street is one of the final pieces to a complete and thriving downtown,” Utica Mayor Robert M. Palmieri said in a

BAE Systems to provide electric-drive systems for Toronto’s newest battery-electric buses
.The system will advance the TTC’s goal of transitioning to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040, BAE Systems noted. “Delivering leading-edge technology to help Toronto realize

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday filed a lawsuit against William D’Angelo — and his company Marpat LLC — for “repeatedly and persistently”

Hochul says state has $200 million for DRI, NY Forward programs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — During an appearance in Syracuse on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $200 million in funding is available through the state’s two

Officials hold groundbreaking for Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Federal, state, and local officials on Friday held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project that remains the subject

Mohawk Valley EDGE accepting proposals for St. Luke’s campus reuse
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE has opened a request for proposals (RFP) for the repurposing of the St. Luke’s campus once Mohawk Valley
New York corn planted area jumps 10 percent in 2023
New York farms planted corn for all purposes on an estimated 1.13 million acres this year, up 10 percent from the 2022 planted area of 1.03 million acres, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) New York field office. The 2023 total is the highest in a decade. Empire State growers expect to

UDig NY conference set for late October in Batavia
Registration is now open for UDig NY’s third annual Damage Prevention Conference & Expo, which is set for Oct. 24-25 at Genesee Community College in Batavia. The Damage Prevention Conference & Expo brings together stakeholders from all of the industries involved in the damage-prevention process in upstate New York, UDig NY said in its July
State announces Buildings of Excellence contest 4th round
$10 million in funding is available ALBANY, N.Y. — The fourth round of the $58 million Buildings of Excellence competition has $10 million in funding available. The competition aims to advance zero-carbon emission multifamily buildings in New York, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced July 17. This round provides financial awards
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