“Duanesburg wrestler Nick Gwiazdowski put himself in excellent position to reach his first Summer Olympics, which were only four months away. Now he’ll have to wait until next year for that chance. Gwiazdowski, a two-time NCAA champion at North Carolina State, had his dream delayed when the International Olympic Committee announced Tuesday morning the … [Read more…]
YMCA to offer childcare for emergency workers in COVID-19 outbreak
“The Capital District YMCA said it will start offering child care services for emergency personnel during the COVID-19 outbreak. Starting 7 a.m. on March 23, emergency personnel who can’t work from home can send their children to local YMCA branches. That includes licensed healthcare professionals and first responders, the YMCA said. The service will … [Read more…]
Longsjo Classic bicycle race bows out after 60 years
“In recent years, the Longsjo Classic expanded into a multi-day event that included races in Leominster and Worcester. Estimates are that more than 15,000 different athletes raced Fitchburg in the past 60 years. Competitors included Tour de France winners, Olympic gold medalists — and hundreds of local kids, who joined in the event’s fun … [Read more…]
AMP’s Mark Tarry on how the solar market is about to go ‘bang
“The UK solar market has seen great change over the last year, with prices falling dramatically, leading to the growth of subsidy free developments as the sector comes of age. Following the closure of the feed-in tariff (FiT) in the UK on 31 March 2019, clean energy company AMP launched a funding partnership with … [Read more…]
He Set Up a Big Solar Farm. His Neighbors Hated It.
“Neighbors used to wave to Timothy Masters whenever he stood outside his cherry-red barn, trading hellos across his corn and soybean fields in this small town about 10 miles north of Niagara Falls. That ended about a year ago, when a field of solar panels was deposited on 18 acres of Mr. Masters’s land. … [Read more…]
Climate Action Council lacks input from upstate
“The impressive membership of the Climate Action Council includes representatives from state departments, universities and industry lobbies. Where are the representatives from upstate communities in which solar and wind power plants will be sited? Where are the landowners and town officials? How can expedient and reasonable siting be achieved without our involvement? Gov. Andrew … [Read more…]
PV Watts Calculator from NREL
“NREL’s PVWatts® Calculator Estimates the energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and manufacturers to easily develop estimates of the performance of potential PV installations.” use the PVWatts Calculator National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Van Epps and Mohawk Town of Glen ENB – Region 4 Notices 3/11/2020
“Montgomery County – The Town of Glen Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Mohawk View Solar will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review Approval for 10.02 acres of solar panels on a 50.31 acre parcel for the construction … [Read more…]
Cape Cod Commission: AMP Energy Sandwich
“Project: AMP Energy Sandwich Project Applicant: ASD Cotuit MA Solar LLC Project Site/Location:180 Cotuit Rd, Sandwich MA (Assessors Map 13, Parcel 44) Project Description: Proposed 5.6 +/- megawatt ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installation on an undeveloped 18 acre parcel of land “ read the entire article All resources https://m.downtownboston.org/resource-library/results/filter/work/dri-review-amp-energy-sandwich
Schenectady County Fire Inspection Report: 13590 Duanesburg Road Delanson, NY 12053
Fire inspection report #20-48007-03-04 for house explosion and fire at 13590 Duanesburg Road, Delanson, NY 12503 on Sunday March 8, 2020 at 6:45 AM. Property owner Richard Murray. Proposed site of Oak Hill Solar with owner operator Amp Solar Group 1550 Wewatta and devloped by Eden Renewables, Harry Lopes and Giovanni Maruca. Schenectady … [Read more…]