“Eden Renewables has started construction on eight new community solar farms developed by the company throughout the Capital Region of New York. The solar farms are located in the towns of Claverack, Glen, Schaghticoke and Schodack. Each project will have an installed capacity of 7.5 MW. Cumulatively, they will add 60 MW capacity to … [Read more…]
Glen to renew six month solar moratorium
“While the first draft of proposed updates to town laws regulating solar projects undergo legal review and revision before possible adoption in the coming months, the Town Board is set to enact a new six month moratorium on utility-scale solar projects before the existing freeze expires.” read the entire article Onyon, Ashley. … [Read more…]
Amp X: Testing digital energy assistant
“Amp X is developing a digital energy services platform focused on autonomy, machine-learning, advanced data analytics and control systems – aiming to unlock flexibility to provide cost and carbon savings for consumers and improved grid resilience and stability. Energy Systems Catapult is working with Amp X via the Energy Launchpad to provide market, regulatory … [Read more…]
Why Environmentalists Pose a Bigger Obstacle to Effective Climate Policy than Denialists
“In the recent Netflix smash hit Don’t Look Up, scientists try to warn the world about a comet hurtling towards Earth that is going to wipe out human civilization and possibly life itself. Except, no-one wants to hear the bad news: the US president is too busy with the midterm elections and wants to … [Read more…]
Duanesburg extends moratorium on solar
“The town of Duanesburg has extended its moratorium on solar energy systems including battery energy storage systems another six months. The moratorium was set to expire in March, but now won’t end until September. The move comes as Duanesburg, like many other towns across the state, navigate their understanding of solar and the impact … [Read more…]
Amp Energy gets go ahead for 800MW of battery storage
“Amp Energy is to build what it is claiming are Europe’s two largest grid-connected battery storage facilities, each boasting capacities of 400MW / 800MWh. Dubbed the Scottish Green Battery Complex, the facilities are to be locatedd in Hunterston and Kincardine in central Scotland. The two are set to be operational in April 2024, having … [Read more…]
Boil water order in effect for Delanson
“UPDATE: The Schenectady County Department of Environmental Health has LIFTED the Boil Water Order as of 8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 29. DELANSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Schenectady County Department of Environmental Health has issued a boil water order for the Village of Delanson. All addresses served by the village water supply are impacted. The … [Read more…]
Town of Brookline Partners With Amp Energy For Long Term Savings Via Solar Credits
“Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to announce that the Town of Brookline is entering into an agreement with Amp Energy for solar credits from a renewable project under construction on Cape Cod. When the project in Sandwich, Massachusetts is operational in the fall of 2022, it will be producing approximately five megawatts of … [Read more…]
Europe’s largest grid-connected battery storage facilities will be set up in Scotland
“Toronto-headquartered global energy transition platform Amp Energy is going to build what will be known as the Scottish Green Battery Complex. They will be the two largest grid-connected battery storage facilities in Europe. The Scottish Green Battery Complex, which will be in Hunterston and Kincardine, will store and manage the dispatch of energy generated … [Read more…]
Grand jury officially indicts the Duanesburg man charged with murder and other charges
“Schenectady County Grand Jury has officially indicted Nelson Patino of Duanesburg on Tuesday, January 25th with six counts in connection with the stabbing deaths of his wife Sor Alexandra Bustamante Gomez and his five-year old son Jacob Patino at their home on December 2, 2021.” read the entire article WRGB Staff, Channel … [Read more…]