2018 News and Press Releases
City of Ithaca named 17th Climate Smart Community in New York
Ithaca Voice - January 31, 2018
City leaders and representatives from the Department of Environmental Conservation faced freezing temperatures Wednesday morning as they announced that the City of Ithaca is officially certified as the state's 17th Climate Smart Community.
Governor Announces $1.4 Billion in Awards for 26 Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects, the Largest Single Commitment to Renewable Energy by a State in U.S. History
NYSERDA - March 9, 2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by Vice President Al Gore, today announced that New York has formally requested an exclusion from the new five-year National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
NYSERDA Announces Town of Veteran Earns the Clean Energy Community Designation
NYSERDA - March 23, 2018
Town is recognized for its commitment to reduce energy consumption, cut costs and drive clean energy in its communities.
DEC Announces Launch of New Online Portal for Climate Smart Communities Certification
NYS DEC - April 20, 2018
Portal Supports Governor Cuomo's Goal to Reduce Statewide Emissions 40 Percent by 2030. Part of New York's Weeklong Celebration of Earth Day
Governor Cuomo Announces $250 Million Initiative to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Across New York State
Governor’s Press Office - May 31, 2018
New York Power Authority to Commit $40 Million for First Phase and up to $250 Million for EVolve NY Initiative.
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Energy Storage Roadmap to Achieve Nation-Leading Target of 1,500 Megawatts by 2025 to Combat Climate Change
Governor’s Press Office- June 21, 2018
Will Provide $2 Billion in Consumer Benefits and Create Up to 30,000 Jobs
Partnership to assess pollinator-friendly solar farms
Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - July 9, 2018
Solar farms are known to offer a ready source of green energy. But could they also offer ecological and economic benefits as pollinator-friendly habitats?
Largest Clean Energy Project Ever in Broome County Goes Live
Go Broome County - July 18th, 2018
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced today that the Broome County solar array is now generating solar electric power. The solar array is located at 399 Broome Corporate Parkway in Conklin.
Governor Cuomo Announces Winners of 76West Clean Energy Competition
Governor’s Press Office - September 25, 2018
Rochester-Based EkoStinger Named $1 Million Grand Prize Winner - Will Expand Business to the Southern Tier; Grow Southern Tier's Clean Energy Economy.
New York Clean Energy Industry Report
NYSERDA - updated regularly
New York’s ambitious and nation-leading clean energy agenda is bringing economic growth and job opportunities to communities across the state.
New online tool shows climate change in your backyard
Cornell Chronicle - October 24, 2018
Climate change hits home. It’s where you live. A warming world affects the Northeast region, and to demonstrate, the Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions (CICSS) has developed a new online tool: Climate Change in Your County.
NYSERDA Announces $19 Million Available to Accelerate the Use of Clean Energy Technologies On Farms
NYSERDA - December 4, 2018
Proposals Sought to Expand Anaerobic Digesters and Other Clean Energy Technologies to Make Farm Operations More Efficient.