“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Dozens of organizations with a stake in sustainability issues in the county will come together Thursday for the first Schenectady County Environmental Sustainability Networking Forum. The goal is to increase collaboration among the organizations and increase their effectiveness, said Alexander Lykins, executive chairman of the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. Some … [Read more…]
“The town is considering joining a community choice aggregation program to source a new, possibly renewable, energy supply that could stabilize or reduce costs for residents. The project would be managed by Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA), a local development corporation that serves local governments by purchasing energy, but community choice aggregation (CCA) … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Schenectady County will receive $6 million in state funding to upgrade its emergency radio system. Schenectady was one of seven counties to receive a share of $32 million in funding for emergency communications projects announced on Wednesday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. “This funding will allow counties to continue to upgrade … [Read more…]
“Members of the Schenectady County Legislature joined today with local municipal leaders and GE to announce the largest and most ambitious municipal solar project in New York State. “Today, I am extremely proud to announce that Schenectady County and the Schenectady County Solar Energy Consortium will be partnering with GE to develop and build … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County officials were joined today by representatives from Monolith Solar to formally open the new three acres solar farm that was installed on County-owned property in the Town of Niskayuna. “Schenectady County is proud to open this new facility that continues the County’s effort to save taxpayers money through a more efficient government … [Read more…]