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Glenville approves two-year solar moratorium for its agricultural residential district

April 21, 2022 by l

  “The town of Glenville has enacted a two-year moratorium on solar projects in its agricultural residential district. Prior to the Wednesday vote of the Glenville Town Board, three town residents spoke on the issue during a public hearing. “I applaud the town for putting a stay for two years,” said Andy Tomko of Drott … [Read more…]

Posted in: Schenectady County, Solar Tagged: Glenville

Schenectady seeking input on tree management plan

April 17, 2022 by l

  “A plan to maintain the city’s “community forest,” which consists of thousands of trees found along roadways and parks, is set to be reviewed publicly later this month. The city’s Community Forest Management Plan recommends spending thousands over a seven year period to grow the number of trees throughout the city and maintain the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Schenectady County Tagged: Clean Energy Community, Community Forest Management Plan, Department of Environmental Conservation, NYSERDA, PlanIT GEO, trees, Urban and Community Forestry

Schenectady-based DSD on sharp growth path as green energy expands

March 5, 2022 by l

  “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…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Schenectady County Tagged: BlackRock Real Assets, DSD Renewables, General Electric, Mohawk Harbor, Rotterdam, Schenectady County Solar Energy Consortium

Schenectady reaches tentative budget deal

October 26, 2019 by l

  “The City Council reached a tentative budget deal on Friday that offers taxpayers a 1.54-percent tax cut. Mayor Gary McCarthy’s initially-proposed 16-percent salary increase has been whittled to 4 percent. But don’t expect City Hall to be lit in rainbow lights while city council members hold hands and sing kumbaya: Several lawmakers accused their … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Schenectady County Tagged: Community Land Trust and Better Neighborhoods Initiative, court room, McCarthy, Office of Court Administration, Schenectady City Council, Smart Cities, Sustainability Summit

Schenectady solar firm secures funding

October 24, 2019 by l

  “Distributed Solar Development has secured a $250 million fund to pay for distributed generation projects through 2020. The deal is financed by Morgan Stanley, Silicon Valley Bank and Fifth Third Bank, and was announced Wednesday. DSD was formed in Schenectady as a General Electric incubator company in 2012 and was known as GE Solar … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Electric, Schenectady County Tagged: BlackRock Assets, DSD, GE Solar, General Electric, Schenectady County, Terresa Bakner

Solar startup backed by GE and BlackRock raises $250 million

October 23, 2019 by l

  “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…]

Posted in: General Electric, Schenectady County, Solar Tagged: BlackRock, Distributed Solar, Erik Schiemann, General Electric, Schenectady County, Whiteman Osterman Hanna

With $2M tech request hanging in balance, Schenectady mayor offers clarity on Smart Cities

October 21, 2019 by l

  “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…]

Posted in: Schenectady County Tagged: budget, cybersecurity, LED, McCarthy, Schenectady City Council, ShotSpotter, Smart Cities, street lights

BlackRock-backed solar business to be based in Schenectady

August 28, 2019 by l

  “A solar startup launched by General Electric Co. and funded by BlackRock Inc. will be headquartered at Mohawk Harbor, according to the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority. Distributed Solar Development, which designs, builds, owns and operates distributed solar power generating plants, currently employs more than 60 people, according to GE Reports. DSD had its origins … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Electric, Schenectady County, Solar Tagged: Black Rock, Distributed Solar Development, DSD, Galesi Group, General Electric, grant, Mayor Gary McCarthy, Metroples, Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady County, Times Union

City of Schenectady Vacant Properties

August 28, 2019 by l

  “Vacant Property All property owned in the city requires maintenance prescribed by the NYS property maintenance code and local city ordinance. Any property that becomes vacant of occupancy for more 30 days, must be registered as a Vacant Property with the City through the Building Department. Vacant Property Registration is a formal application registering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Schenectady County Tagged: City of Schenectady, code, vacant property, violations

Distributed Solar Development to Locate Corporate HQ at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady

August 27, 2019 by l

  “The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority today announced that Distributed Solar Development will locate the company’s new corporate headquarters at Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady’s live-work-play waterfront development. Distributed Solar Development (DSD) designs, builds, owns and operates distributed solar and energy solutions for commercial, industrial and municipal customers. Incubated at GE’s Schenectady campus for seven years, … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Electric, Schenectady County Tagged: Anthony Jasenski, BlackRock Assets, David Buicko, Distributed Solar Development, Distribution Unlimited, Erik Schiemann, Gary McCarthy, General Electric, Metroplex Development Authority, Mohawk Harbor, Ray Gillian, Rotterdam Corporate Park, Schenectady County
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