The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced plans to expand and retool its district heating system. The announcement follows a 15-month engineering study by Ramboll Engineering that was funded by the New York State Energy Research and … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Asking Gov. Hochul To Rescind Or Fully Fund Electric School Bus Mandate
State Senator George Borrello and 14 Republicans are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind the electric bus mandate for public schools or commit to fully funding the conversion. The electric bus mandates were passed in the 2022-23 state budget … [Read more...]
Portions of Jamestown, North County Designated Disadvantaged Communities by NYS Climate Justice Working Group
Portions of Jamestown and north county will receive more clean energy and energy efficiency funding after being designated disadvantaged communities. The state’s Climate Justice Working Group, composed of representatives from environmental justice … [Read more...]
NYS Climate Action Council Approves Scoping Plan
The New York State Climate Action Council has approved and adopted a Scoping Plan that outlines recommended policies and actions to help meet the goals and requirements of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate … [Read more...]
Fredonia Company Receives Hydropower Allocation Toward Expansion
The New York Power Authority board has approved a 2,550-kilowatt (kW) hydropower allocation for a Fredonia company that will result in $45 million in capital investment while creating 20 jobs. The low-cost Niagara hydropower to Coal Ash Recycling … [Read more...]
BPU Approves 3% Water Rate Increase, Hears Electric Budget Presentation
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities passed a 3% water rate increase for 2023 at its meeting Monday. While the water division has an increase, the wastewater division rate is staying the same. The rate will be effective January 1, 2023. The … [Read more...]
Retool 22′ Speaker John Ellis: Exponential Change Coming to Automotive Industry
Retool '22 Climate Tech Conference Keynote speaker John Ellis says exponential change is coming to the automotive industry. Ellis, a best-selling author, software expert, and former global technologist with Ford Motor company, spoke at the … [Read more...]
Free Electric Vehicle Showcase to Take Place Downtown
The public is invited to see the latest in electric vehicles at a showcase downtown this afternoon. The EV Showcase is part of the BPU's Retool '22 Conference and will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on West Second Street in front of the … [Read more...]
Registration Open for Retool WNY Climate Technology Conference
Registration for the Retool WNY: Climate Technology Manufacturing Conference is now open. The conference will be held October 17 through 19 at the Northwest Arena in downtown Jamestown. It will feature keynote speakers and panelists on a wide … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation To Make New Cars Zero-Emissions By 2035
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to make all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State zero-emissions by 2035. In addition, the Governor directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to release a proposed regulation … [Read more...]
