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NY AG announces nearly $5 million employee-payment settlement with National Grid
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday announced a nearly $5 million settlement with National Grid, which “failed to properly pay” its New York workers as required under state and federal law in the months after Hurricane Sandy. The resolution follows an investigation into employee complaints, according to the attorney general’s office. National Grid, […]
EMA Energy + Sustainability group targets growing sector
SYRACUSE — Eric Mower + Associates (EMA), the largest advertising agency in Central New York, this summer launched a new specialty group within the agency that aims to help energy providers and manufacturers of energy-efficient products to promote their services. Syracuse–based EMA has clients that specialize in work that falls into this group “…whether [they’re]
Binghamton University building earns LEED Platinum status
VESTAL — Binghamton University’s Engineering and Science Building has received LEED Platinum certification, the highest possible ranking given by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC)
BlueRock Energy’s new CFO Klaben to focus on growth
SYRACUSE — BlueRock Energy, Inc., a Syracuse–based provider of electricity, natural gas, and green-energy products, recently created the position of CFO to help spearhead its growth and expansion efforts. On Aug. 21, BlueRock announced the appointment of Jason Klaben as vice president and CFO. He started with the firm on Aug. 12. Klaben sees BlueRock
Finger Lakes firm launches new wind-turbine design
GENESEO — A Finger Lakes business has begun selling a new style of wind turbine it believes will eliminate the complaints and issues common with traditional wind turbines. Sky Wolf Wind Turbines, founded in 2010 by Gerald Brock, offers turbines that are smaller, quieter, minimize the risk of throwing a blade or ice chunks, and
Canal Corp. works with Utica-area company to test electric-powered boats
UTICA — The New York State Canal Corporation is testing the water with electric-powered boats, thanks, in part, to funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Landover, Md.–based New West Technologies, LLC, which has an office in Yorkville, received $234,000 to
NY Biomass Energy Alliance supports willow growers for sustainable energy
GEDDES — The New York Biomass Energy Alliance (NYBEA) is a coalition of individuals, businesses, and organizations that are working to “enhance support, understanding and
CNY Solar touts benefits of solar hot-water systems
CANASTOTA — A Canastota firm is specializing in systems that harness the power of the sun to generate heat as well as hot water. In
OCWA reduces energy consumption with National Grid Small-Business Services Program
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) has reduced its energy usage and environmental impact by implementing energy-efficient interior and exterior lighting upgrades at 28 facilities throughout its four-county water-service area in Central New York. The lighting upgrades, completed by SmartWatt Energy, Inc. via the National Grid Small Business Services Program, have reduced OCWA’s energy
Governor: Charge NY program to accelerate use and benefits of electric vehicles
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced a program under Charge NY to accelerate the market adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and to make EV infrastructure
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