New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Schenectady County, New Lebanon honored with Climate Smart Community certifications

  “Schenectady County and the Columbia County town of New Lebanon have been awarded Silver-level Climate Smart Community certifications, the highest level of award from New York state recognizing local efforts toward sustainability and environmental stewardship. Speaking in Schenectady Thursday, county legislator Richard Ruzzo, a Democrat from District 1, says it’s well-deserved. “This recognition demonstrates … [Read more…]

ConnectGen part 2 solar project in Glen nets award from NYSERDA

  “Developers planning a large-scale solar project in Glen have received an award for a second massive project targeted for the town from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. ConnectGen’s Mill Point Solar 2 project was among the 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects across the state selected to receive renewable … [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…]

Scotch Ridge Solar – NexAmp

June 2, 2022 NYSERDA Press Release Scotch Ridge Solar: Scotch Ridge Solar LLC, a Nexamp affiliate, will build a 20-megawatt Solar facility in the town of Duanesburg, Schenectady County. ELP Rotterdam Solar: ELP Rotterdam Solar LLC, an East Light Partners affiliate, will build a 19.99-megawatt Solar facility in the town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County.   … [Read more…]

Future of farming in Glen becomes hot topic during proposed solar project open house

  “An open house on the Mill Point Solar Project proposed by ConnectGen became an impromptu sit-down between residents and developers to discuss the project and answer questions. ConnectGen hosted a pair of open house sessions on the proposed solar project in the barn at Eion’s Hideaway Pavilion on Wednesday, one in the afternoon and … [Read more…]

Town of Duanesburg Agenda May 14, 2020

  “Town of Duanesburg has prepared and adopted this Fraud Abuse Awareness and Reporting Policy to help protect public assets and prevent fraud and/or abuse of public funds.”   read the agenda   Town Board Agenda 14 May 2020.   UPDATE: 2 August 2021 the above link to May 14, 2020 Agenda no longer works … [Read more…]

NYSERDA Award Letters for Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC and Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC

Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC at 13590 Duanesburg Road Delanson, NY 12053   Battery Energy Storage October 28, 2019 PDF “Your award in the amount of $2,358,000 is contingent upon the installation and grid interconnection of a 5,000 kW/11,790 kWh (useable installed energy capacity measured in AC) energy storage system at 13590 Duanesburg Rd, Delanson, … [Read more…]

2016 NYSERDA Model Energy Solar Law

  “This Model Solar Energy Law (Model Law) is designed to assist communities in New York State adopt zoning provisions that promote solar energy systems while protecting community character and the environment. The Model Law is intended as a straightforward approach and leaves more complicated, site-specific issues to be handled through existing land use processes, … [Read more…]