“” read the entire article Filed: October 17, 2018 New York County Supreme Court Docket Number: 153738/18 Judge” Lynn R. Kotler
Florida can do little to stop large solar project
“NextEra Energy Resources has proposed a 90-megawatt solar energy project at a price exceeding $100 million using the state’s power plant siting law — Article 10 — and there’s little the town of Florida or its residents can do about it. Article 10, was passed in 2011, allows for the siting of electricity generating … [Read more…]
Schenectady County not worried about Monolith Solar
“County officials aren’t concerned about the status of their energy supply contract with Monolith Solar, despite financial struggles at the company that have led to worker furloughs. Monolith has an exclusive long-term contract to install solar panels on county facilities and supply electric power to the county at a discounted cost, and County Attorney … [Read more…]
GE Solar
Planning Board Minutes September 20, 2019. “OTHER: Comprehensive Review- No review this month GE County Solar Project Review: 1. SBL# 55.00-4-9 384 Park Rd (Closed Landfill) 2. SBL# 66.00-2-26.2 1378 Cole Rd (Water Treatment Plant) 3. SBL# 66.00-2-1 7745 Western Tpke (Village property) 4. SBL# 43.00-2-13 N. Knight Rd (Village Property) 5. SBL# 66.53-1-2 … [Read more…]
Duanesburg to honor its history
“If James Duane had his way, Duanesburg would have become the capital of New York; not Kingston, not New York City and certainly not Albany. It didn’t work out that way, but while the western-most town in Schenectady County didn’t develop into the thriving metropolis Duane was hoping for, it has retained its rural … [Read more…]
Duanesburg lakes have harmful algae blooms
” Harmful algae blooms have been detected in both Mariaville Lake and Duane Lake, two well-known recreation spots in western Schenectady County. The notification issued by the town of Duanesburg on Wednesday means people, pets and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algae scum on the surface. It also … [Read more…]
From barn to brewery in Duanesburg
“If the walls of the 1750s Scottish barn in Duanesburg that houses Back Barn Brewing Co. could talk, imagine the stories they would tell. Scenes of pre-Revolutionary War farmers taking swills of hard cider after pitching loose straw and hay into the barn for winter, Civil War soldiers coming off the nearby D&H Railroad … [Read more…]
New York deals setback to $900M power plant in Joe Percoco corruption case
“New York’s environmental regulators dealt a major setback Friday to a controversial $900 million Orange County power plant that was at the center of the corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s former top aide. The state Department of Environmental Conservation denied a key air-quality permit renewal application filed by Competitive Power Ventures, which had … [Read more…]
County Solar Energy Consortium Announces Partnership with GE to Develop a Network of Solar Farms throughout the County
“Members of the Schenectady County Legislature joined today with local municipal leaders and GE to announce the largest and most ambitious municipal solar project in New York State. “Today, I am extremely proud to announce that Schenectady County and the Schenectady County Solar Energy Consortium will be partnering with GE to develop and build … [Read more…]
Schenectady County Town Court Justice, Facing Removal, To Resign Amid Inquiry into Financial Irregularities
“The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced that Deanna Siegel, a Justice of the Duanesburg Town Court, Schenectady County, who will resign from office effective June 29, 2018, has agreed never to seek or accept judicial office at any time in the future. The Commission accepted a stipulation to that effect signed … [Read more…]