“For the past few years Schenectady County has been working to upgrade its emergency communications systems. Now, thanks to state and federal grants, they’re implementing a $19 million system. . . . . So far, all county police departments, 20 fire departments and EMS agencies have been moved to the new system. An additional … [Read more…]
“Less than three years after leaving the mothership, General Electric spinoff DSD Renewables has nearly tripled its workforce as it adds solar electricity to the power grid and to its customers’ facilities. DSD’s headquarters at Mohawk Harbor hosts a small percentage of its nearly 170 employees — many others work remotely or at satellite … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg figured it could score points against Greenwich in Saturday’s Section II Class C championship girls’ basketball game if it could get in position to do so. Greenwich, after all, had used its pressure defense as a chief weapon in reaching the title matchup with 23 straight victories. “All the credit to coach [Chris … [Read more…]
“Quinbrook’s solar and storage developer Primergy has chosen the equipment and construction partners for its US$1.2 billion Gemini Project in Nevada, US, which will have a 1,416MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Kiewit Power Constructors Co. will be the Gemini project’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner and IHI Terrasun Solutions will deliver and … [Read more…]
“Dutch company Rads Global Business has developed an anti-soiling coating for solar PV modules that are at least two years old. The new product is claimed to increase power yield by up to 7% and to have a payback time of 2.5 to four years depending on the dust level of the site. Netherlands-based … [Read more…]
“Madison Meyer became the career leading scorer in Duanesburg girls’ basketball history, hitting the milestone on Saturday night as the top-seeded Eagles dispatched Hadley-Luzerne 72-29 in the first round of the Section II Class B girls’ basketball tournament.” read the entire article Schenectady Daily Gazette 20 February 2022.
“” listen to the mp3 recording Minute 45 Attorney – DEC has recently become much more involved in review of SWPPP in Duanesburg Minute 65 Chair talk to DEC now. They are seriously looking into stormwater issues in this area. Talk with the neighbors now and tell them what you’re doing. … [Read more…]
“The spread of misinformation about solar and wind energy is leading some states and counties to restrict or even reject projects. The Energy Department calls it a key threat to decarbonizing the grid.” read the entire article Simon, Julia. National Public Radio 15 February 2022.
“A Duanesburg man accused of murdering his wife and 5-year-old son, along with injuring his 2-year-old son, pleaded not guilty to a series of criminal charges on Tuesday, including a top count of first-degree murder. Nelson D. Patino, 47, was indicted last month on six charges for his alleged role in the Dec. 1 … [Read more…]
“A large solar farm is proposed in Pine Bush habitat off Curry Road in western Colonie, near the Rotterdam border. The sketch plans submitted by Environmental Design Partnership of Clifton Park on behalf of Eden Renewables of Troy will go before the town Planning Board on Tuesday for review. The proposal is for technically … [Read more…]