“Distributed Solar — the Schenectady solar startup that spun off from General Electric earlier this year — has raised a $250 million fund from Morgan Stanley, Silicon Valley Bank and Fifth Third Bank to finance a portfolio of solar projects through 2020. The fund was raised after Distributed Solar Development announced in July that … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County Applicant: Superior Housing LLC 2711 State Rt 7 Cobleskill, NY 12043 Facility: Superior Storage Facility 2054 Western Tpke Duanesburg, NY Application ID: 4-4220-00308/00001 Permit(s) Applied for: Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is Located: Duanesburg, Schenectady County Project Description: The applicant proposes to expand an existing 24-unit self-storage facility on property that contains … [Read more…]
“Mayor Gary McCarthy is seeking to pull back the curtain on his Smart Cities initiative following mounting lawmaker questions over costs, transparency, security protocols and the overall scope of the effort. The city will hold at least four public meetings to discuss the program, McCarthy said on Monday; he’s asking asking the City Council … [Read more…]
“As the costs of solar PV modules continue to reduce, and those of batteries follow a similar downward trajectory, solar-plus-storage is in growing demand among utilities and solar developers. The US is leading the trend, where these types of clean energy power stations are starting to produce electricity competitively with gas peaking plants, especially … [Read more…]
“The Duanesburg Central School District on Tuesday appointed Jeffery Ziegler as interim superintendent of school while the school board continues to search for a new district leader. Ziegler will fill in for Frank Macri, who is departing Duanesburg after accepting a job as superintendent in Voorheesville schools. Ziegler will start in the district in … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Dozens of organizations with a stake in sustainability issues in the county will come together Thursday for the first Schenectady County Environmental Sustainability Networking Forum. The goal is to increase collaboration among the organizations and increase their effectiveness, said Alexander Lykins, executive chairman of the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. Some … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Schenectady County will see spending rise by $6 million in 2020 but no increase in property taxes under a tentative budget presented to the County Legislature on Tuesday. “The Legislature continues to hold the line on taxes, with 2020 being the fifth consecutive budget with either a tax cut or no … [Read more…]
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“The Common Council on Tuesday formally withdrew legislation to rezone the former Pine Brook Golf Club property on South Main Street from residential to commercial following concerns raised earlier this month by a neighboring homeowner. During the Sept. 10 meeting the Common Council conducted a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend … [Read more…]
“POPULATION (2010 Census) 6,122 Town Hall, 5853 Western Turnpike , Duanesburg, NY 12056 Town Board Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall – 518-895-8920, Fax 518-895-8171 web site: http://www.duanesburg.net Library – Quaker St., Rt. 7 & Bull St.,12141 (518-895-2719) M & Th 2-6, T 2-7; W 10-6; … [Read more…]