LIMA - Not all residents are happy with the Lima Town Board's decision to restrict large scale solar fields in Lima. One Lima resident who attended the board's July 6 meeting came with the request that certain exceptions be included in the law being drafted, particularly in scenarios where farmland is not being utilized for agriculture. According to Lima's Town Attorney, Steve Kruk, however, the law will be worded to discourage … [Read more...]
County Could Flip the Switch on Energy Cost Audit
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The County might soon plug into an opportunity to save on energy bills and put the savings toward more capital improvements. The county Public Services Committee approved of a letter of intent for Dansforth to perform an in-depth audit of the County's energy practices and bills to determine what can be done to save on energy. The audit would cost $40,000 whether the County chooses to make energy updates or not. "All I … [Read more...]
Avon Central School Finishes Big, Bright Solar Field
AVON – Avon Central School is about to get a giant power boost now that their massive solar field is complete. The 10,000 solar panels have been $3.4 million in the making but can generate 1.9 million kilowatts of electricity per year. According to our news partner News10NBC, the school campus generally only uses 1.5 million kilowatts, the district could sell off the surplus energy and actually make money. During its construction, this is … [Read more...]
Little Lakes Sustainability Network Brings Talks to Geneseo
GENESEO — If you've ever been curious about reducing heating costs and your carbon footprint, then a new, local community presentation series is here to help. On Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 the Little Lakes Sustainability Network kicked off the new year with the first in its series of monthly presentations on practical ways to improve environmental sustainability, with presenter Bill Labine of Avon instructing on the 'passive house' approach to … [Read more...]
‘Solar Home Companion’ Brings Music and Grassroots Activism to Geneseo
GENESEO – Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated director, Josh Fox, brought his variety show "A Solar Home Companion," to SUNY Geneseo on Sunday for an audience of 220. The show celebrated a recently instated ban on hydraulic fracturing gas drilling methods in New York State, and looked to organize new, local renewable energy efforts. Special guests at the presentation included politician and Fordham Law professor Zephyr Teachout, renewable … [Read more...]