“Find out more about bees and beekeeping. Talks include an introduction to beekeeping as a hobby. Other activities include candle-rolling, exploring inside a virtual hive, honey beer and mead tasting. There is a large selection of bee-related products including honey, candles, cosmetics and bee-related gifts as well as bee-friendly plants and seeds on sale … [Read more…]
“Eden Renewables has started construction on eight new community solar farms developed by the company throughout the Capital Region of New York. The solar farms are located in the towns of Claverack, Glen, Schaghticoke and Schodack. Each project will have an installed capacity of 7.5 MW. Cumulatively, they will add 60 MW capacity to … [Read more…]
“Representatives of Eden Renewables, a solar energy company, met with Glen Supervisor John Thomas, Town Board member Russell Kelly Jr., and Timothy Reilly, the chairman of the Glen planning board, for an informal discussion about the proposed project on Monday morning. Eden Renewables is looking to build two community solar energy facilities, with each … [Read more…]
“The New York State Assembly and Senate have unanimously passed an agricultural bill to establish a statewide vegetation standard for solar arrays and provide benefits to numerous stakeholders. The Pollinator-Friendly Solar Act, A08083A/S06339A, was sponsored by Senator Patty Ritchie (R-Oswegatchie) and Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson). The legislation establishes a clear path forward for the … [Read more…]