“Just down the road and across the street, Norman Torres says he’s been trying to get someone to listen. “When I moved here, I didn’t realize there was a dump across the street,” he said, “so I went to the town with over a hundred pictures.” He says he’s complained about the property on … [Read more…]
Solarcentury Completes 5MW Community Solar Farm in the UK
“Meadow Blue Community Energy (MBCE) is celebrating as the 5MW solar farm near Merston has been connected to the grid. It will generate enough clean solar electricity to power the equivalent of 1,515 local homes. The site was developed by Solstice Renewables and constructed by Solarcentury. Mongoose Energy worked with MBCE to ensure the … [Read more…]
Solar farm near Merston enabled by funding from £1.2m share offer
“Meadow Blue Community Energy (MBCE), a community benefit society, is celebrating as the 5MWp solar farm near Merston has been connected to the grid. It will generate enough clean solar electricity to power the equivalent of 1,515 local homes . The finance was raised following a popular share offer, which raised more than the … [Read more…]
New York State Pollinator Protection Plan
“Wild pollinators and managed bees, typically honeybees and bumblebees kept by beekeepers, are critically important to the health of New York’s environment, as well as the strength of the state’s agricultural economy. New York has more than seven-million acres in agricultural production, and many of the state’s leading crops, such as apples, cabbage, berries, … [Read more…]
Duanesburg senior enjoys equestrian vaulting
“It’s one thing to sit on a horse, but it’s a whole other thing to stand on one — or two. “They can definitely sense your fear or calmness; they will react to how you react,” said Heidi Wenzel, a Duanesburg High School senior set to graduate this month. “When you are calm and … [Read more…]
2016 NYSERDA Model Energy Solar Law
“This Model Solar Energy Law (Model Law) is designed to assist communities in New York State adopt zoning provisions that promote solar energy systems while protecting community character and the environment. The Model Law is intended as a straightforward approach and leaves more complicated, site-specific issues to be handled through existing land use processes, … [Read more…]
Planning permission secured for Solstice Renewables solar farm
“We have recently helped secure planning permission for a 30-acre solar farm near Wigan on land owned by Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Owen Pike, associate partner in our planning department acted as consultant on behalf of Solstice Renewables, an award-winning independent solar farm developer, on the Cleworth Hall Farm Solar Park located in the Greater … [Read more…]
SUNY Polytechnic Office Scoured for Evidence of Bid Rigging
“Agents arrived with search warrants and looked through an office used by Todd R. Howe, who has past ties to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo…” read the entire article New York Times 26 May 2016.
IBM Hired Influential Lobbyist Months Before Securing Buffalo Billion Deal
“International Business Machines (IBM) has a long history in New York – its headquarters is located on the New York-Connecticut border in Armonk; it used to be one of the largest employers in the state; and it was part of a 2011 deal to bring $4.4 billion in investments to upstate New York through … [Read more…]
Construction of Meadow Blue Solar Power Plant in the UK
“Meadow Blue community solar farm at Merston near Chichester” watch the video Meadow Blue Community Energy 23 May 2016.