“It seemed as though you couldn’t go anywhere during October and early November 1971 without hearing about a transportation bond issue for New York state. In our region of the state, there were concerns about the bond issue, because at stake was the possible delay of construction of the proposed Interstate 88, known then … [Read more…]
PFAS, Solar Panels and the Precautionary Principle
April 2023 American Chemistry Council PFAS: Critical to Renewable Energy June 2022 OECD (2022), Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Alternatives in Coatings, Paints and Varnishes (CPVs), Report on the Commercial Availability and Current Uses, OECD Series on Risk Management, No. 70, Environment, Health and Safety, Environment Directorate. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development … [Read more…]
Mortgages Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC and Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC
OAK HILL SOLAR 2, LLC Mortgage 33 page PDF “LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FINANCING STATEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING” Oak Hill Solar 2 LLC to CITI BANK, N.A. as Collateral Agent, as Mortgagee 19 October 2021 Couch White, LLP Attn: David Breault 540 Broadway, 7th Floor Albany, NY 12207 Schenectady County … [Read more…]
A Move to Rein In Cancer-Causing ‘Forever Chemicals’
“Michael Regan, the E.P.A. administrator, wants to limit a class of chemicals that has been linked to cancer and is found in everything from drinking water to furniture. The Biden administration on Monday said it would require chemical manufacturers to test and publicly report the amount of a family of chemicals known as PFAS … [Read more…]
Behind the Energy Crisis: Fossil Fuel Investment Drops, and Renewables Aren’t Ready
“An energy price shock is serving as a reminder of the world’s continued dependency on fossil fuels—even amid efforts to shift to renewable sources of energy. Demand for oil, coal and natural gas has skyrocketed world-wide in recent weeks as unusual weather conditions and resurgent economies emerging from the pandemic combine to create energy … [Read more…]
Obituary: Dora E. Humphrey
“Dora E. Humphrey, 89, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Dora was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Chesnut) Fidler. Dora was the devoted wife of 55 years to the late Calvin L. Humphrey. Upon graduation from Cobleskill Ag & Tech in 1953, Dora worked … [Read more…]
SUNY Schenectady admits entire Duanesburg senior class
“High school senior Arianna Marcucci said she will consider several colleges, but only as a backup to SUNY Schenectady, which promised admission to her entire graduating class. Marcucci, who is interested in sociology and policy analysis, said Wednesday SUNY Schenectady was “pretty much set in stone” as her top choice. All 53 members of … [Read more…]
Driving the Energy Transition Forward – Amp’s Massachusetts Solar Arrays Reach Commercial Operation with its Proprietary Digital Energy Platform, Amp X – Leveraging its Virtual Power Plant Trading Platform
“Amp, a global Energy Transition Platform and renewable energy developer, is pleased to announce that two solar farms, both paired with battery storage systems, have achieved successful commercial operation. The two Massachusetts solar projects located in Ware and East Brookfield, are the first US-based renewable energy projects paired with Amp’s proprietary digital energy platform, … [Read more…]
$23.5 Million Settlement for PFOA Contamination in Petersburg, NY
“Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys reached another environmental lawsuit success with the announcement of a $23.5 million proposed settlement with Taconic Plastics Limited. The settlement is for the residents of Petersburgh, New York, for exposure to PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) water contamination. It follows shortly after the settlement for Hoosick Falls, N.Y. residents less than 3 … [Read more…]
Images: ‘Zombie Run’ Sunday at Duanesburg Elementary
“Duanesburg Community PTA held a Zombie Run Sunday afternoon as a fundraiser.” read the entire article Hudy, Stan. Schenectady Daily Gazette 4 October 2021.