C-CARE hopes to expand on alternative energy in Chenango
NORWICH – With new alternative energy initiatives outlined in the Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address, Chenango Community Action for Renewable Energy is looking toward the future and the viable options Chenango has when it comes to alternative energy.
“Right now, we are cautiously optimistic,” explained C-CARE Chairman Ken Fogarty. “The governor’s State of State Address was missing a lot of details of how some of his proposals would work. Without the details, it’s hard to say.”
Among the governor’s proposals was the New York Greenbank – a $1 billion bank to leverage public dollars with private sector matched money to stimulate growth in clean technology and clean energy jobs. To coordinate the state’s clean technology agenda and oversee clean energy incentives, the governor appointed a state cabinet position of “energy czar” earlier this year.
Moreover, Cuomo suggested New York take the next steps in giving electric vehicles a bigger presence statewide. The Charge New York Program would invest in an electric car network by installing more charging stations and offer charging infrastructure tax credits in an effort to limit reliance on fossil fuels.
Lastly, Cuomo moved to renew the state’s Sun Solar Jobs Program that was initiated last year to make solar pannels more affordable for residents and businesses. The program offers tax credits and exemptions for solar equipment, increasing jobs in solar panel technology and installation as more and more people seek solar energy as a viable resource. The governor suggested putting $150 million annually into the program over 10 years.
“We are especially happy with the proposed 10-year plan,” Fogarty said, noting that the initial program was not long-term. “For people who are entrepreneurs, they need more than a one or two year window of opportunity. If you’re in the business of solar pannels, you really haven’t been able to plan for the future.”
“The fact is, we haven’t been kind to mother nature,” Fogarty added. “What is good about the governor’s speech is that he recognized that there needs to be long-term planning ... I have hope that politicians have really become aware of the links between the global climate crisis and a need for clean energy. Many politicians see the world through a political lens and don’t get involved in environmental issues. That’s why it’s important for groups that are not embedded in politics to get involved and have their voices heard.”
C-CARE is currently looking ahead with plans to advocate the use of alternative energy in the area. Fogarty said he and other C-CARE members will attend the alternative energy conference held in Syracuse this April. The group is also planning trips to nearby Madison County and the Adirondacks to see how alternative energy plays a role in surrounding regions. The goal is to bring C-CARE’s experiences back to Chenango County, he said.
“Right now, we are cautiously optimistic,” explained C-CARE Chairman Ken Fogarty. “The governor’s State of State Address was missing a lot of details of how some of his proposals would work. Without the details, it’s hard to say.”
Among the governor’s proposals was the New York Greenbank – a $1 billion bank to leverage public dollars with private sector matched money to stimulate growth in clean technology and clean energy jobs. To coordinate the state’s clean technology agenda and oversee clean energy incentives, the governor appointed a state cabinet position of “energy czar” earlier this year.
Moreover, Cuomo suggested New York take the next steps in giving electric vehicles a bigger presence statewide. The Charge New York Program would invest in an electric car network by installing more charging stations and offer charging infrastructure tax credits in an effort to limit reliance on fossil fuels.
Lastly, Cuomo moved to renew the state’s Sun Solar Jobs Program that was initiated last year to make solar pannels more affordable for residents and businesses. The program offers tax credits and exemptions for solar equipment, increasing jobs in solar panel technology and installation as more and more people seek solar energy as a viable resource. The governor suggested putting $150 million annually into the program over 10 years.
“We are especially happy with the proposed 10-year plan,” Fogarty said, noting that the initial program was not long-term. “For people who are entrepreneurs, they need more than a one or two year window of opportunity. If you’re in the business of solar pannels, you really haven’t been able to plan for the future.”
“The fact is, we haven’t been kind to mother nature,” Fogarty added. “What is good about the governor’s speech is that he recognized that there needs to be long-term planning ... I have hope that politicians have really become aware of the links between the global climate crisis and a need for clean energy. Many politicians see the world through a political lens and don’t get involved in environmental issues. That’s why it’s important for groups that are not embedded in politics to get involved and have their voices heard.”
C-CARE is currently looking ahead with plans to advocate the use of alternative energy in the area. Fogarty said he and other C-CARE members will attend the alternative energy conference held in Syracuse this April. The group is also planning trips to nearby Madison County and the Adirondacks to see how alternative energy plays a role in surrounding regions. The goal is to bring C-CARE’s experiences back to Chenango County, he said.
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