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Despite criticism, NYPA says EV charging-station effort on track
In spite of a recent critical audit by the state comptroller’s office, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) contends that it is on track to meet its goal for installed fast-charging stations for electric vehicles as part of the EVolve NY initiative. In its audit, the comptroller’s office claimed NYPA failed to install chargers where they […]
Nickels Energy Solutions gears up for busy year
CLAY, N.Y.— Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC started out the new year moving into new office space on Morgan Road and is getting ready for a busy year ahead. After the building the company previously rented office space in at 4575 Buckley Road was sold, Nickels Energy Solutions found new space just around the corner at
NYISO appoints Markham as VP of operations
RENSSELAER, N.Y. — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), a not-for-profit corporation responsible for operating the state’s bulk-electricity grid, recently promoted Aaron Markham to VP of operations, effective March 1. In this role, Markham leads the operations team, responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the wholesale energy markets and bulk-electric system. He
State grant programs help farmers protect soil, water quality
New York State is offering two grant programs for projects that will help the state’s farmers reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, promote energy savings, mitigate water and soil-quality concerns, and increase on-farm resiliency to climate change. The programs total $21 million, Richard Ball, commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, said in a Jan.
Przyklek named director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos in January named Captain Karen Przyklek as the director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). She is the division’s first-ever woman director. Przyklek’s promotion follows a successful 26-year career with DLE, during which “she played a vital role investigating environmental crimes, assisting the public, and
Oriskany Creek Basin Intermunicipal Commission launched to tackle flooding
Oneida County recently created the Oriskany Creek Basin Intermunicipal Commission to address long-term management and flood mitigation in the Oriskany Creek watershed. Currently, 13 municipalities within the creek basin have charted the commission. Other municipalities have attended preliminary commission meetings and have expressed interest in becoming members. Municipalities can join at any time by passing a resolution
DiNapoli says green economy boosts jobs in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s environment and sustainability initiatives are creating new green jobs and additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to fulfill others. In total, these positions made up more than 17 percent of all jobs in the state pre-pandemic. That’s according to a new report that New York State
$25M program could train workers in N.Y. for clean-energy jobs
The state is seeking a $25 million federal grant to train New Yorkers for new clean-energy job opportunities. Those targeted would include displaced workers in the fossil-fuel sector and members of “disadvantaged communities,” per a Feb. 17 news release. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the $25 million statewide federal-grant proposal. It has the support of NYSERDA, the
House-approved spending bill includes funding for CNY projects, Katko announces
Ten Central New York projects are among those funded in the fiscal year 2022 spending plan that the U.S. House of Representatives approved on Wednesday.
Work begins to renovate the former Endicott-Johnson “Victory” shoe factory in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — Participating organizations on Thursday broke ground on a $40 million project to renovate the former Endicott-Johnson “Victory” shoe factory in Johnson
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