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Progress for New York Offshore Wind Power

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:01:02 -0400

Offshore wind power for New York reached another important milestone today with the release of the Final Sale Notice (FSN) for the New York Wind Energy Area (NY WEA). With this FSN, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has laid the...

Blueprint Advances Offshore Wind for New York

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:50:18 -0400

Offshore Wind Power for New York advanced today with the issuance of the Blueprint for the NYS Offshore Wind Master Plan (Blueprint) by the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). This eagerly anticipated plan outlines the ...

Offshore Wind Alliance Launched in New York

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:32:24 -0400

A diverse coalition of organizations, including environmental groups, offshore wind power developers, environmental justice and community advocates, academics, and consultants, with a shared interest in promoting the development of sustainable off...

Feds Designate "Wind Energy Area" for Offshore Wind Leasing in New York

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:24:11 -0400

Today the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the designation of a Wind Energy Area off the coast of New York. This is an important step in the process that will bring significant new renewable energ...

Industry Highlights Clean Energy Initiatives in State of the State

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:52:06 -0500

Today Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his vision for New York State and unveiled his SFY 2016-17 Executive Budget proposal, outlining his position on several energy issues.

2016 – NEW YORK'S NEW YEAR FOR NEW ENERGY

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:58:54 -0500

Today, representatives of New York's renewable energy industry came together to declare 2016 New York's New Year for New Energy. Companies highlighted Governor Cuomo's recent mandate for the State to achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030. The group...

Clean Energy Advocates Call on NY Representatives to Support Bipartisan Tax Package

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:55:45 -0500

The Alliance for Clean Energy New York today urged members of New York's Congressional delegation to support the swift passage of comprehensive tax legislation that includes an extension of the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit (PTC/...

TRANSMISSION UPGRADES NECESSARY TO BOOST RENEWABLES IN NYS

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:14:50 -0500

Anne Reynolds, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, offered the following comments on today's actions by the NYS Public Service Commission to advance Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway initiative:

Statement from Alliance for Clean Energy New York on 50% by 2030 Renewable Energy Mandate

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:19:14 -0500

Anne Reynolds, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), made the following statement in response to recent reports that state regulators will issue a mandate that 50% of electricity consumed by New Yorkers be generate...

ACE NY Calls for New Renewable Energy Program for NY at State Assembly Hearing on Large-Scale Renewables

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 10:07:07 -0400

Alliance for Clean Energy New York Executive Director Anne Reynolds today thanked the NYS Assembly, and Assembly Standing Committee on Energy Chair Amy Paulin, for bringing attention to the critical need to replace the expiring Renewable Energy Po...

FEDERAL CLEAN POWER PLAN WILL CREATE NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:55:35 -0400

The Alliance for Clean Energy New York issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's final rule for carbon emissions from the electric power sector:

PSC Approves New Shared Renewables Program

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:13:32 -0400

Following today's ruling by the NYS Public Service Commission to establish a statewide Community Net Metering program, Anne Reynolds, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, made the following statement:

New York State Announces Clean Energy Funding Awards as Landmark Program Nears 2015 Expiration

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:49:59 -0500

Upon Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's announcement that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Public Service Commission (PSC) have awarded $206 million to clean power projects under the Renewable Portfolio Standard (...

Statement from ACE NY on the US EPA's Announced Carbon Emission Regulation under the Clean Air Act

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:37:47 -0400

In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan proposal to cut carbon pollution from existing power plants, Anne Reynolds, Executive Director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) provides the following sta...

Alliance for Clean Energy New York Names Anne Reynolds as Executive Director

Wed, 28 May 2014 14:21:49 -0400

The Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) announced today that it has appointed Anne Reynolds (Alplaus, NY) as the group's Executive Director.

Clean Energy Initiatives Included in Governor Cuomo's 2014 State of the State Address

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:37:03 -0500

The Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), a statewide coalition of clean energy and environmental advocates, commended Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for outlining several initiatives in today's State of the State address that will support New Yo...

Clean Energy Advocates Commend LIPA for Initiatives to Increase Renewable Energy Capacity

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:47:00 -0400

Following the Long Island Power Authority's recent issuance of two new Request for Proposals (RFPs) to procure renewable energy and distributed generation resources, clean energy advocates offered praise for the initiatives, which will help create...

Statement from Alliance for Clean Energy New York on LIPA Solar Pioneer Program

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:01:47 -0400

After today's announcement that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will provide the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) with $5 million to restart its residential Solar Pioneer program, Valerie Strauss, interim e...

Clean Energy Advocates Support Options Outlined in Climate Action Plan

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:00:51 -0400

Today President Barack Obama announced a national climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate the impacts of global warming. Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), a statewide coalition dedicated to promoting clean energy and...

Statement from ACE NY on Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:54:21 -0500

The Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), a statewide coalition of clean energy and environmental advocates, praised Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for his continued support of New York's clean energy economy in today's State of the State address.

Statement from ACE NY on Public Service Commission Decision to Raise Central Hudson Net Metering Limit

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:57:34 -0400

Following today's decision by the New York State Public Service Commission to triple the net metering limit for solar and other net-metered technologies in Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation's (Central Hudson) service territory, Carol E...

New York's Clean Energy Commmunity Gathers to Promote Green Jobs and Investment

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:21:10 -0400

Building on New York's latest initiatives to attract business and investment, Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) held its sixth annual fall conference and membership meeting in Albany. State leaders and policymakers, industry representati...

ACE NY Joins Senator Charles Schumer in Call to Support On-Site Clean Energy

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:27:16 -0400

Today members and representatives of Alliance for Clean Energy New York, a statewide coalition dedicated to promoting clean energy and energy efficiency technologies, joined US Senator Charles Schumer in a call for improvements to New York's regul...

Alliance for Clean Energy New York Congratulates GE on Battery Plant Expansion

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:26:00 -0400

Today General Electric Co. Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt visited the Capital Region to announce a new $70 million investment to expand GE's advanced manufacturing battery factory in Schenectady, effectively doubling production and adding 100 new jo...

Clean Energy Advocates Welcome President Obama

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:43:42 -0400

President Barack Obama today visited the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, NY, highlighting sustainable job creation and high-tech manufacturing in the Empire State. The Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), a statewi...