2018 News and Press Releases

 
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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