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a map of the proposed 40 megawatt solar project in Mayfield

Largest proposed solar project in the Adirondack Park is out for comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

Public hearing tonight in Gloversville for project on Great Sacandaga Lake 

Trudeau campus

Trudeau Institute eyes renewable energy and green building renovations 

By Chloe Bennett

The facility is working on a strategic plan to help keep up with other research institutions

basil seggos on lake champlain

New York’s former environmental conservation leader joins energy practice at private law firm

By James Odato

Basil Seggos will work with renewable energy clients 

These battery modules, supplied by the battery company BYD, show a similar-sized project to the one proposed in the hamlet of Raquette Lake. The batteries look like a long trailer on concrete mounts.

Developers pull out of Raquette Lake microgrid project

By Chloe Bennett

National Grid and REV Renewables end plan to build battery storage facility in town of Long Lake

A snowmobile rider on an electric snowmobile.

Zero-emission snowmobiles?

By Chloe Bennett

Electrification of power sports could transform snowmobiling

These battery modules, supplied by the battery company BYD, show a similar-sized project to the one proposed in the hamlet of Raquette Lake. The batteries look like a long trailer on concrete mounts.

Battery storage safety plan up for comment

By Chloe Bennett

Public comments on the draft recommendations are accepted until March 5

These battery modules, supplied by the battery company BYD, show a similar-sized project to the one proposed in the hamlet of Raquette Lake. The batteries look like a long trailer on concrete mounts.

2023 Explored: Energy in the Adirondacks

By Chloe Bennett

A battery energy storage system is on pause after backlash

These battery modules, supplied by the battery company BYD, show a similar-sized project to the one proposed in the hamlet of Raquette Lake. The batteries look like a long trailer on concrete mounts.

State releases initial findings from battery fire safety group

By Gwendolyn Craig

Gov. Kathy Hochul released initial findings of a state battery fire safety working group, with recommendations to come in 2024.

Broc and Jennifer Jennings, of ADK Solar, walking on their property in Saranac

Tips for planning an off-grid system

By Gwendolyn Craig

Tips and tricks from two renewable energy developers on planning for an off-grid home in the Adirondack Park.

These battery modules, supplied by the battery company BYD, show a similar-sized project to the one proposed in the hamlet of Raquette Lake. The batteries look like a long trailer on concrete mounts.

New state working group to address battery energy storage safety

By Chloe Bennett

The Adirondacks could be home to a battery installation by early 2025

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