1/27/2010: Governor Paterson Announces Historic Solar Energy Project
 
Unprecedented Clean Energy Project to More Than Quintuple the Amount of Solar Energy Produced by New York State
 
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a public-private partnership for the installation of up to 100 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) systems across the State. This initiative will boost New York State's growing solar industry, create clean energy jobs and support efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of State and local public facilities by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 45,000 tons per year. When fully installed, this project will be the largest solar initiative in State history and will generate the equivalent of powering approximately 15,000 homes.

1/8/2010: Governor Paterson Announces Nearly $300 Million For Renewable Energy Projects
 
New York State Set Aside $300 Million for Renewable Energy Projects
 
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in conjunction with the Public Service Commission (PSC), will provide nearly $300 million for renewable energy projects under the Renewable Portfolio Standard Program (RPS), which will help accelerate the development of New York’s clean energy economy. With these awards, New York continues to invest in clean energy to achieve Governor Paterson’s goal of meeting 45 percent of the State’s energy needs through energy efficiency and renewable energy by 2015.

 

1/6/2010: A Time to Rebuild New York: Governor Paterson Outlines Plan For An Era Of Reform And Recommitment By Rebuilding State Economy And Restoring Trust And Confidence In Government

 

12/15/2009: Governor Paterson Accepts Final Plan to Guide New York to a Clean Energy Economy

New York Implements Plan To Guide State to a Clean Energy Economy
 
Governor Paterson accepted the final 2009 State Energy Plan from the New York State Energy Planning Board. The Energy Plan provides a comprehensive blueprint for New York to continue to transition to a clean energy economy over a 10-year planning horizon, and is the first State energy plan since 2002. The transition to a clean energy economy is a core component of Governor Paterson’s New Economy Jobs Plan and is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in New York.

 

11/23/2009: Governor Paterson Announces Globe Specialty Metals has Reopened in Niagara Falls

Silicon Manufacturer Invested $27 million and Created 138 Jobs in first phase of $60 million Expansion
Project Expected to Create 500 Well-Paying Jobs on Completion
 
Globe Specialty Metals Inc., a leading silicon manufacturer, has reopened its Niagara Falls plant, investing $27 million and creating 138 jobs as part of the first phase of a $60 million economic development project. The company has restarted its two furnaces and has upgraded the equipment used to produce approximately 30,000 tons of metallurgical grade silicon each year.

 

10/5/2009: Governor Paterson Launches $25 Million Research Commitment for New York's Clean Energy Future

Governor Delivers on State of the State Promise to Create Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium
 
Governor Paterson announced the first round of requests for proposals under the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium, known as NY-BEST. Governor Paterson called for the consortium in his State of the State address earlier this year, and announced the creation of NY-BEST and $25 million in dedicated funding in May. This effort will position New York as a leader in the development of energy storage technology and bolster New York’s clean energy economy. Today’s announcement takes the next step in accelerating the development of energy storage technology, providing additional opportunities for economic growth and job creation in the State.

 

4/21/2009: Governor Paterson Announces Clean Energy Job Creation Initiatives
 
$276.5 Million Investment to Spur Clean Energy Job Creation in New York
Four Clean-Energy Business "Incubators" to be Established in Brooklyn, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse

Governor Paterson announced a series of initiatives to spur job growth throughout New York State. In advance of Earth Day, the Governor’s initiatives are designed to accelerate economic growth and create clean-energy jobs, while enhancing New York’s renewable and energy efficiency programs. Over a quarter of a billion dollars will be invested to reverse the pattern of ever-increasing energy consumption in New York State. Separately, four small-business “incubators” in New York will begin to provide specialized support for the development of early stage clean-energy technology companies and expand the State’s workforce.

 

4/7/2009: Governor Paterson Announces New Solar Cell Manufacturer to Move to Dutchess County

SpectraWatt to Bring 161 New Jobs to New York
 
SpectraWatt, a designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient technologies, will build its new headquarters in Dutchess County, bringing 161 new jobs to the area. This $81 million investment will provide a state-of-the-art facility to house SpectraWatt’s first manufacturing line and serve as the company’s global research and development center. SpectraWatt is New York’s first solar cell manufacturing firm to start operations in the State.  The company comes to New York State on the heels of Globe Specialty Metals announcing their intention to locate in Niagara Falls and begin producing solar grade silicon. SpectraWatt Inc. will receive an option to purchase 200 metric tons of Globe’s silicon per year.  New York State’s silicon incentive is the only known government incentive in the United States offering silicon to solar cell manufacturers.
 
 

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