Energy/Environment

Governor Cuomo Announces Grand Opening of Digital Command Center to Monitor NYPA Power Plant Operations, Encourage Energy Innovation, and Improve Operational Efficiencies

Published by Scott Wigger on December 11, 2017 | Leave a response

Center is Latest Example of Governor Cuomo’s Investment in Clean Energy Technology and Innovation and Advances State’s Goal for NYPA to Become Nation’s First All-Digital Utility NYPA and GE Collaborate Using Predictive Analytics to Improve System Performance and Reduce Operating Costs by Forecasting and Proactively Addressing Potential Problems at Generation and Transmission Facilities Governor Andrew […]

Governor Cuomo Announces $44 Million in Grants for Vital Capital Region Water Infrastructure Improvements

Published by Scott Wigger on October 6, 2017 | Leave a response

Record Levels of Funding Will Leverage $175 Million in Water Quality Investments, Providing $97 Million in Taxpayer Savings Investment Will Support the Creation of 2,800 jobs New Jobs in the Capital Region Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $44 million in grants to support 24 essential drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the […]

New Coalition to Push for Cleaner, Reliable & Affordable Energy

Published by Scott Wigger on May 1, 2017 | Leave a response

New Yorkers for Affordable Energy supports Natural Gas as a catalyst for job growth – launch new website, www.affordableenergyny.com. Albany, NY – Community, labor and business leaders from across the state joined today to announce the launch of New Yorkers for Affordable Energy, a coalition dedicated to supporting access to cleaner, reliable and affordable sources […]

Governor Cuomo Announces Administration Appointments

Published by Scott Wigger on April 17, 2017 | Leave a response

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the following appointments to his administration, adding to a team committed to implementing his bold agenda. “From tuition-free college for the middle class to the nation’s boldest infrastructure agenda, our administration has an unprecedented record of success in fighting for greater social and economic opportunities for all,” Governor Cuomo said. “These […]

NYSERDA and DEC Partner with Short Line Railroads in Utica and Cooperstown to Decrease Diesel Use and Pollution

Published by Scott Wigger on June 7, 2016 | Leave a response

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have partnered with two short line railroad companies to help them decrease fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by keeping locomotive engines warm overnight in cold weather without idling. The projects advance the State’s goal to reduce greenhouse […]

Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on 2016-2017 State Budget

Published by Scott Wigger on March 31, 2016 | Leave a response

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced an agreement on the 2016-17 state budget. The budget holds the growth in state spending to two percent for the sixth consecutive year, continuing to reverse a decades-long trend where state spending […]

Governor Cuomo Launches Statewide Water Quality Initiatives

Published by Scott Wigger on February 18, 2016 | Leave a response

Governor Announces Creation of Statewide Water Quality Rapid Response Team, and Will Propose First-Ever Regulations For Mulch Facilities Governor Also Announces Testing in Northrop Grumman Plume and Comprehensive Long Island Groundwater Study Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a series of aggressive water quality initiatives to protect both the public health and the environment. The […]

Governor Cuomo Launches $5 Billion Clean Energy Fund to Grow New York’s Clean Energy Economy

Published by Scott Wigger on January 21, 2016 | Leave a response

Clean Energy Fund will advance solar, wind, energy efficiency and other clean tech industries to spur economic development and reduce harmful emissions Today’s unprecedented action will result in lower energy costs for consumers and business beginning this year Work also begins to establish the Clean Energy Standard to meet the Governor’s aggressive 50 percent renewables […]

Governor Cuomo Outlines 2016 Agenda: Signature Proposals Ensuring That New York Is – And Will Continue to Be – Built to Lead

Published by Scott Wigger on January 13, 2016 | Leave a response

In his 6th State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo lays out transformative agenda for New York State that builds on 5 years of progress and turns focus to raising the bar on pressing issues and areas of opportunity Governor’s Executive Budget continues record fiscal discipline while making dramatic investments in infrastructure, affordable housing and […]

Governor Cuomo Directs Department of Public Service to Begin Process to Enact Clean Energy Standard

Published by Scott Wigger on December 2, 2015 | Leave a response

Department to Design Clean Energy Standard, Ensuring that 50% of Electricity in New York State Comes From Renewable Energy Resources by 2030 Announcement Comes as New York and World Leaders Continue Climate Change Discussions in Paris Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the State Department of Public Service to design and enact a new Clean […]