“The $247.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed approximately $400 million to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program. The commitments are part of New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s climate action plan to lower investment risks from climate change and help shift the pension … [Read more…]
“The seven judges on New York’s top court are all appointees of Democratic governors. But that’s not necessarily a guarantee they will side with the Democratic-drawn House maps that are facing a final challenge in the Court of Appeals this week. “Regardless of party, the judges of the court are going to look very … [Read more…]
“Some residents of the Packwood and Serven Road area, where the Trelina Solar Energy Center will be built, are asking questions about the solar panels. They want assurances that the panels will not contain environmentally hazardous chemicals or materials. The 80 megawatt project was approved for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need … [Read more…]
“An Ayrshire factory that ranks among Scotland’s biggest individual consumers of electricity is to receive a multi-million-pound green investment as part of its owner’s move to net zero. A new 42,000-panel solar farm is to be installed across 56 acres of land owned by GSK at its pharmaceutical facility in Irvine. Plans also include … [Read more…]
“One of Westchester’s largest cemeteries could soon be getting a different type of occupant: a solar farm. With the blessing of Gate of Heaven Cemetery, CES Hawthorne Solar is seeking permission from the Mount Pleasant Planning Board to use 32 acres of the cemetery that are not being used for burial to place solar … [Read more…]
“AMP SOLAR DEVELOPMENT INC. AMP SOLAR GROUP INC. AMP SOLAR PAYMENT SERVICES US INC. AMP SOLAR US SERVICES LP” read the entire article source: NYS Department of State website 31 July 2020. Amp Solar Development, Inc David Rogers 55A Port Street East Port Credit, Ontario Canada L5G-4P3 and 1550 … [Read more…]
“One important tool to assist government officials and the public in making informed decisions regarding a proposed project or a change in zoning laws is SEQRA. Its goal is to motivate government decisionmakers to give meaningful consideration to environmental factors when undertaking or approving projects, activities, or new policies. With a few exceptions, SEQRA’s … [Read more…]
“I was honored this past year when Sam Magavern, as Executive Director of Partnership for the Public Good, asked me if I would be interested in writing a handbook to assist Western New York residents better understand land use and zoning laws, and more effectively express their concerns about proposed projects or changes in … [Read more…]
“” read the entire article Filed: October 17, 2018 New York County Supreme Court Docket Number: 153738/18 Judge” Lynn R. Kotler
“This publication describes the subdivision review process in New York. Subdivision review is a technique that controls how a parcel of land is divided into smaller lots, how those lots are laid out, how the infrastructure serving the lots is installed and how any parks or open spaces are situated on the tract. In … [Read more…]