New York AREA

Energy in the News – February 20

NRC approval paves way for CENG merger Oswego Palladium-Times – Friday, February 17, 2012 http://www.palltimes.com/articles/2012/02/17/news/doc4f3da2df7a528310626043.txt Residents raise concerns about proposed 36-turbine wind farm in the town of Madison Syracuse... Read more »

Facemasks and Clean Air – Read “The high cost of closing Indian Point”

In sports, “Facemask!” is normally associated with a penalty in American football; however, if fossil fuels were to replace Indian Point, we all may need to wear one. This is... Read more »

Energy in the News – Feb 17

NYSERDA offers loans to assist homeowners with paying for energy efficiency improvements Troy Record – Friday, February 17 http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2012/02/17/news/doc4f3daad030826386682722.txt Developer wants to put 36 windmills in Central NY Associated... Read more »

Message Heard – Political Fiction Should Not Determine NYS Energy Policy

Last week I posted a blog about our message to Assemblymen Kevin Cahill and James Brennan to study Indian Point carefully. I am happy to share that our strong disagreement... Read more »

Energy in the News – February 10

Biogas digester turned on for first time Auburn Citizen – Friday, February 10 http://auburnpub.com/news/local/biogas-digester-turned-on-for-first-time/article_f699eee4-539c-11e1-9c8b-0019bb2963f4.html Towns’ heating fuel assistance program sees strong demand Glens Falls Post Star – Friday, February... Read more »

New York AREA Message to Assembly Committee Chairs Brennan and Cahill: Study Indian Point Carefully

On January 12, the New York State Assembly Committee on Energy and the Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions held a joint hearing to discuss the impact to New York... Read more »

Energy in the News – February 3

Business groups study shows solar is cost-prohibitive Albany Watch – Friday, February 3 http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2012/02/02/business-groups-study-shows-solar-is-cost-prohibitive/ Power plant bill for cleanup top in state Albany Times Union – Thursday, February 2... Read more »

Exploring Energy: Government and Business Partnering to Create Jobs for the 21st Century

On Friday, January 27, New York AREA participated in a winter policy conference hosted by the Democratic Governors Association. The conference covered multiple topics, including public private partnerships, clean energy... Read more »

Energy in the News – Jan 27

Regional Cap-and-Trade effort seeks greater impact by cutting carbon allowances The New York Times – Friday, January 27 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/nyregion/in-greenhouse-gas-initiative-many-unsold-allowances.html?ref=nyregion Drillers get lift from Obama’s talk Albany Times Union –... Read more »

Energy Superhighway

New York AREA Advisory Board Member Matthew Cordaro, former President and CEO of the Midwest ISO, discusses in Crain’s New York Business why the Governor’s proposal is more complicated than... Read more »