Copake

The Backyard Battle for New York’s Climate Future

  “The fate of New York’s energy future may rest on the tiny Columbia County town of Copake, where a community battle between a solar power developer and town government might be a bellwether for how the transition to renewable energy may unfold across the state. A town lawsuit filed in response to the project, … [Read more…]

In Your Opinion: 100% renewable energy not good for environment

  “Industry loves the accelerated renewable siting law that Gov. Cuomo slipped into last year’s budget. Big Greens seem happy with it, too. But upstate New Yorkers: maybe not so much. From Eden Renewables’ solar project in Schenectady to Alle-Catt’s gigantic wind farm in Cattaraugus, court cases and public opposition tell the story. Accelerated siting … [Read more…]