Duanesburg Neighbors

  “The disproportionate siting of large-scale solar projects locally to support the state’s renewable energy goals is “alarming,” according to Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort. In the annual State of the County address, Ossenfort committed this year to keeping the tax levy flat in light of healthy financial conditions, strengthening tourism initiatives and using federal … [Read more…]

  ” John Ketchum, newly appointed president and CEO of NextEra Energy, criticized the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to investigate complaints of solar panel tariff circumvention in four Southeast Asian countries during the company’s first quarter earnings call on Thursday. NextEra Energy estimates that 2.1-2.8 GW of the solar and storage projects the company … [Read more…]

  “Chandler (AZ) firefighters have been working a fire at a lithium-ion battery storage site since Monday. The department responded the building that serves as a battery storage center when smoke was detected at a door to the facility. The fire has been burning in the building since then, as firefighters have kept a fire … [Read more…]

  “Eden Renewables, a solar development company based in Troy, has 19 community solar projects proposed or approved around the Capital Region. Twelve of the projects are under construction and are expected to be operational later this year. “During these times of political instability and rising costs, we need to develop more sources of home-grown, … [Read more…]

  “Clare Bronfman, an heiress to the Seagram liquor fortune who was convicted for her participation in purported self-help group Nxivm, is warning creators of TNT documentary series Rich & Shameless to tread carefully in their portrayal of her as benefactor of a division in the organization revealed to be a sex cult. In a … [Read more…]

  “Businesses near an SRP lithium battery storage facility are being asked to evacuate April 21 due to smoke that has been coming out from the building for several days. The smoke began Monday morning, said Matt Burdick, city of Chandler communications director. Fire crews were not planning on sending anyone inside of the building … [Read more…]

  “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…]

  “We would like to respond to the Letter to the Editor published on April 6 in Spotlight News from the Kazmierczaks regarding Eden Renewables’ proposal for two community solar projects adjacent to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. While we are pleased that the authors agree that solar is a useful energy source, we would … [Read more…]

  “MILPITAS – GridX, an enterprise rate platform provider to modern utilities and energy technology companies, has closed $40 million in Series C funding led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP). Moore Strategic Ventures (MSV), Sunfox Capital and NGP ETP also participated in the round with Hunter Horgan of MSV joining the company’s board of directors. … [Read more…]

  “Since farmers began tilling the land in the Midwest 160 years ago, 57.6 billion metric tons of topsoil have eroded, according to a study published recently in Earth’s Future. The loss has occurred despite conservation efforts implemented in the 1930s after the Dust Bowl, and the erosion rate is estimated to be double what … [Read more…]