“PureSky Energy, a leading developer, owner and operator of US community solar and storage projects, has appointed Jared Donald as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Nicole LeBlanc as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This follows the recent acquisition of PureSky Energy (formerly Amp US) by a consortium comprising funds managed by Palisade Infrastructure Group (“Palisade … [Read more…]
Solar project near Amherst-Pelham border calls for significant tree clearing
“A significant number of trees on 102 acres off Shutesbury Road in Amherst near the Pelham border would be removed to make way for a 9.35-megawatt solar project and accompanying battery energy storage system. With a project footprint of over 41 acres spread over three parcels for the development proposed by PureSky Energy, formerly … [Read more…]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Albany metro area
“It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic sparked a wave of uncertainty across myriad industries, and no other market has quite felt its impact like that of real estate. The pandemic became a driving force behind the continued real estate boom, with high demand for vacation homes and a limited supply of housing … [Read more…]
Obituary: Leah Lennon
“Leah Mary Lennon, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Born in Schenectady, Leah was the daughter of the late John P. Santore and Angeline Fallone Santore. She graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1968. It was there she met the love of her life, Joseph R. … [Read more…]
Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt Closes Project Financing Agreement with Pine Creek Renewables
“Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt is pleased to announce the closing of a senior secured credit facility to Pine Creek Renewables, the developer, owner, and operator of a growing portfolio of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) projects. The facility will support the construction and operation of three RNG projects, which have all secured offtake contracts. Fiera … [Read more…]
Effort to reopen Duanesburg YMCA gets Metroplex boost
“Efforts to reopen the Duanesburg YMCA recently received a $150,000 boost, courtesy of the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority. The funding comes a month after the Schenectady County Legislature approved selling the 26,000-square-foot facility to Chris and Lauren Davis, a Schoharie County couple seeking to reopen the space under a private-public partnership that would … [Read more…]
Obituary: Russell Donald Sellick
“Russell Donald Sellick, age 84, of Demorest, Georgia, formerly of Cobleskill, New York, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Born in Esperance, New York, on September 08, 1938, Russ was a son of the late Harry John & Mildred Inez Williams Sellick. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, where … [Read more…]
Solar project gets ‘sun-burned’ by DeKalb County Board
“Reversing two previous approvals by a county plan committee and a hearing officer, the DeKalb County Board voted 21-3 to deny a special use permit for a solar farm on 31.2 acres north of Pratt Road between East and West Sandwich roads. Prior to the county board’s vote Wednesday night, there were these audience … [Read more…]
Waite: State must listen as rural residents face undue burden with solar energy
“Personally, Goldstein, a 46-year-old Republican, is for solar energy. “I think it’s a wonderful thing,” Goldstein told me this week. “I’m changing my mind, actually, because so many people are against it,” he said. “I have to represent the will of the people.” In the town of Canajoharie, as in neighboring Mohawk Valley communities, … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor: Solar project needs residents’ scrutiny
“The Duanesburg Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Aug. 19. They may review CTEC’s application for a 3-MWac solar project located at 10516 Western Turnpike; Kruger Energy’s application for a 5-MWac solar project located at 909 Alexander Road; and a wind project application for a 3-kWh turbine located at 5559 Schoharie Turnpike. … [Read more…]