Since the old Schoelkopf Power Station began harnessing hydroelectric power from the Niagara River way back in 1881, Western New York has earned a reputation for being a regional hub of innovation in the energy sector. More recently, the communities in our area have begun to embrace modern advances in solar power generation as well…. Read more »
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Large-Scale Community Solar Project Approved on Grand Island
The power grid on Grand Island is about to get a whole lot greener. Last month, the Town Board unanimously approved developer plans to build a $7 million community solar power plant on an 18-acre plot of industrial land along Bedell Road. When it’s complete, the project will be the largest community solar plant in… Read more »