listen to audio recording of the morning session for Transportation Panel and Land Use and Local Government Panel Notes are incomplete and may be inaccurate. Time is noted. Please refer to Climate Action Council Website for meeting notes and slide deck 9:10AM first utility scale solar project begins construction – announcement from … [Read more…]
Growth in solar power sparks a land rush
“Bill Lanford’s mailbox for the past year has been filling up with offers and solicitations to lease part of his family farm. The offers don’t come from housing developers though. Instead they come from alternative energy companies that are scrambling to secure suitable properties for solar farms. “I’ve been approached a dozen times at … [Read more…]
Minnesota ‘clean cars’ rules may move forward, administrative law judge says
“More electric vehicles could soon be for sale on Minnesota car lots after an administrative law judge ruled Friday that the Walz administration can set new emissions standards without the OK of lawmakers. The ruling by Judge Jessica Palmer-Denig clears the way for state regulators to adopt the new “clean car” rules that would … [Read more…]
NYISO head eyes new technologies to reach zero emissions, saying renewables and storage not enough
“Emissions are down and electricity prices have hit historic lows in the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) markets, CEO Richard Dewey told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday. However, achieving the state’s long-term emissions goals will require the use of new technology, he said. COVID-19 had a “dramatic downward impact” on energy … [Read more…]
In Minnesota, fighting climate change means changing how to heat buildings
“Brian DeGidio admits he hasn’t thought much about the environmental benefits of the air-source heat pumps he’s working on atop a large apartment complex under construction in St. Paul. It’s a drizzly Friday and DeGidio is hooking refrigerant lines to condensing units that look like window air conditioners lined up across the roof. Greenhouse … [Read more…]
ReEnergy, Ember to form bioenergy platform joint venture
“Elena Savostianova, managing partner of Ember, said, “We are thrilled to partner with ReEnergy, given the team’s track record of best-in-class operations as we build out the platform and capitalize on compelling opportunities we see in the bioenergy sector as demand grows for resource efficient, carbon-neutral base-load power generation.” The transaction is expected to … [Read more…]
Duanesburg Foosball player hits pro level at age 12
“After competing in the 2021 Florida State Championship in February, Sam Dijohn became the youngest player in foosball history to earn the “pro” ranking at the age of 12. Earlier this month, he turned 13 and he already has his eyes set on what’s next. “Humbling because no one has ever done it only … [Read more…]
Where are Prince William and Kate Middleton’s young bridesmaids and page boys now?
“Eliza, now 13, is the granddaughter of the Duchess of Cornwall and her ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles. She was just three when she took on the role of flower girl at the royal wedding. Her parents are Laura and Harry Lopes, who are also parents to 11-year-old twin boys Gus and Louis. Although Laura … [Read more…]
Residents should keep an eye on town
“Duanesburg residents should be alarmed by Shenandoah Briere’s April 22 article in The Daily Gazette. The absence of public comment at the town of Duanesburg’s public hearing for revisions to the town’s comprehensive plan is disturbing. Public hearings provide the citizens an opportunity to improve laws, direct the town’s economic growth, and strengthen land … [Read more…]
India-US Climate Cooperation- Reading the Tea Leaves
“Dr. Raj V. Rajan serves on the Board of Directors of non-profits Climate Generation, Fresh Energy, and Environmental Initiative and is a Fellow of the Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota. Views expressed are his own. In his opening COP21 comments in Paris, former President Obama noted that “the USA not only recognizes … [Read more…]