The battery storage facility would address regular outages in the area, but some are gearing up to fight its installation By Chloe Bennett and Gwendolyn Craig A clash between residents and those pitching a battery storage facility heightened in … [Read more...] about Proposed Raquette Lake microgrid hits local nerve
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At the helm
A Q&A with Raquette Lake Navigation founder Dean Pohl This story previously ran in November of 2020. For the first time in 30 years, the iconic dinner cruise ship W.W. Durant is sitting uncharacteristically quiet at the dock in Raquette … [Read more...] about At the helm
Long Lake powers up, passing laws to oversee battery storage
Town adopts laws related to installation of Raquette Lake microgrid facility By Chloe Bennett and Gwendolyn Craig A hamlet in the Adirondack Park is one step closer to hosting a 20-megawatt battery storage facility. After a public … [Read more...] about Long Lake powers up, passing laws to oversee battery storage
A tale of two Sagamores
Fans of both iconic Adirondack institutions gather to share stories By Tim Rowland Tell a friend you're headed to Sagamore for the weekend and only true Adirondackphiles will know to ask “Which one?” Separated by 75 miles of dense forest, … [Read more...] about A tale of two Sagamores
20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake
Locals worry about fires, noise from proposed power reinforcements By Gwendolyn Craig An Adirondack Park hamlet in Hamilton County is gearing up to host a microgrid, a battery storage facility that could help service National Grid customers … [Read more...] about 20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake
Tioga Point campsites reopening after voltage scare
National Grid fixes electrical cable under Raquette Lake By Mike Lynch Tioga Point State Campground, recently designated as unavailable for use, will open this season after all with camping resuming on Friday. The re-opening is a big … [Read more...] about Tioga Point campsites reopening after voltage scare