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Broome County adds 8 new clean-diesel buses to BC Transit fleet
VESTAL — BC Transit, which provides public transportation in Broome County, has added eight new “clean-diesel” buses to its fleet. The new buses replace existing units that are more than 14 years old. They will offer “cleaner emissions, lower fuel consumption and lower cost per mile to operate,” the office of Broome County Executive Jason […]
State starts “Buildings of Excellence” competition
New York State has announced $30 million “Buildings of Excellence” competition, which seeks to “advance” the design, construction and operation of low- or zero-carbon emitting buildings. Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the “Buildings of Excellence” competition will offer financial incentives and recognition for building construction and operation projects that
New Binghamton Zoo executive director to start on March 25
BINGHAMTON — The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park recently announced it has named Phillip Ginter as its new executive director, effective March 25. Ginter is a lifelong resident of Broome County, with a broad background in the local nonprofit community including HealthLinkNY, Broome County Arts Council, and the United Way of Broome County, the zoo
Cascadilla solar farm in Dryden to provide energy for 3K homes
DRYDEN — Solar Farms New York says a solar farm under construction on Cornell University–owned property in Dryden will generate enough electricity for about 3,000 homes. Crews are building the Cascadilla solar farm on a 125-acre property, Albany–based Solomon Community Solar LLC said in a Feb. 25 news release. Solomon Community Solar does business as
Clean-energy entrepreneurs can apply for next 76West round through April 15
The fourth round of New York State’s 76West clean-energy competition is accepting applications through April 15 at 5 p.m. The 76West contest focuses on growing entrepreneurs and attracting resources from the U.S. and around the world to build clean-energy businesses and create jobs in Southern Tier region of New York, according to NYSERDA. The competition annually
SUNY Oneonta residence hall is first zero-net carbon retrofit project
ONEONTA — SUNY recently announced a partnership with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) and NYSERDA to start its first zero-net carbon-ready retrofit project on a campus for SUNY Oneonta’s Ford Hall. The project seeks to advance Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s statewide clean-energy goal of 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2040.
NYSERDA unveils $1M home energy ratings pilot for contractors, home inspectors
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) recently announced it has made a total of $1 million available to qualified home energy contractors and home inspectors through a four-phase, multi-year home energy ratings pilot. The pilot which is targeted to one- to four-family homes, seeks to help homeowners who are “ready to
Six properties in Liverpool to get upgrades with state help
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — Funding from a state program will help pay for an improvement project involving six properties along 1st Street in the village of
The Agency seeks developers for former BAE site
UNION, N.Y. — The Agency on Friday said it is looking for a partner on the redevelopment of the former BAE site at 600 Main
Broome County announces eight new “clean-diesel” buses are on the road
VESTAL, N.Y. — Eight new “clean-diesel” buses are now part of the BC Transit fleet providing public transportation in Broome County, replacing buses that are
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