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Panel weighs in on balancing solar development with environmental protection in the Adirondacks

By Zachary Matson

How to balance farmland preservation with renewable energy goals in the Adirondack Park?

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A charging station in the village of Saranac Lake, which will was recently awarded a grant for $482,164 for 30 Level 2 charging ports. Photo by Mike Lynch

Saranac Lake to add 30 electric vehicle charging ports

By Mike Lynch

Once installed, Saranac Lake will have the most municipally-owned chargers in the Adirondack Park

The town of Jay Community Center is home to a senior center and has the capacity to serve as an emergency shelter. Here, senior center site manager Tiffany Thomas stands below a heat pump installed last fall to allow it to better serve as a cooling center. Photo by Mike Lynch

State recognizes Jay for climate work

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack town reduces carbon footprint with energy efficient upgrades, achieves bronze status in Climate Smart Communities program

Town of Westport Supervisor Ike Tyler stands next to the town's electric car behind the town hall, which has solar panels and an EV charging station. Photo by Mike Lynch

Why Indian Lake and Westport are investing in green technology and electric vehicles

By Mike Lynch

Two Adirondack towns were included among the recipients for vehicles through DEC's municipal zero-emission vehicle program.

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State secures developer for Benson Mines solar facility

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state has found a developer for a 12-megawatt solar array on a former Adirondack Park mine. It will be the state's first "build-ready" solar project.

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Essex residents weigh in on solar farm planned for Hickory Hill

By Tim Rowland

Community solar project planned for farm fields along Route 22

a map of the proposed 40 megawatt solar project in Mayfield

State appears ready to approve largest solar facility in the Adirondack Park

By Gwendolyn Craig

The project near Great Sacandaga lake is the first in the Adirondacks to go through new permitting process

A construction access point at the intersection of Denton and Bloomfield roads in Saratoga Springs along the rail lines where Champlain Hudson Power Express cables are being laid is one of many throughout the region. Lori Van Buren/Times Union

Work on Champlain power line moves into Capital region

By Times Union

Transmission line that will bring hydro power from Quebec to New York City heads into next half of construction

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What are some of the jobs of the future?

By Tim Rowland

Adirondacks are positioned as a hub for clean energy and sustainable agriculture careers

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Public hearing for large Great Sacandaga solar project draws few attendees

By Lauren Yates

Commenters support landowner, dairy farmer who seeks to sustain business with proposed 40-megawatt array in Mayfield

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