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A conceptual rendering of Focused Energy's Fusion Pilot Plant, the design of which will be informed by research conducted through the newly announced $6.9 million collaboration with the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics. (Photo provided by Focused Energy)
Mar 23, 2026

URochester lands $6.9M partnership to advance commercial power

The University of Rochester's LLE partners with Focused Energy Inc. in a $6.9M deal to advance inertial fusion energy toward commercial power applications.

GreenSpark has nearly completed installation of a rooftop solar array at the Foodlink Headquarters in Rochester. (Photo provided by GreenSpark)
Nov 21, 2025

Installation of rooftop solar array nearly finished at Rochester nonprofit

GreenSpark is finishing a rooftop solar array at Foodlink in Rochester, a project that will cut energy costs and boost clean energy impact.

Solar installation by GreenSpark Solar in Ticonderoga. (Photo provided by GreenSpark Solar)
Aug 1, 2025

GreenSpark Solar remains committed to goals amid policy changes

GreenSpark Solar adjusts hiring and operations as federal policy shifts cut solar tax credits, impacting clean energy growth.

Power lines (File photo provided by Avangrid)
Jul 28, 2025

New York issues RFP for bulk energy storage projects

New York launched a bulk energy storage RFP aiming to boost grid reliability, reduce costs and support clean energy goals.

New York continues to seek solutions to reduce strain on the electric grid from growing electric vehicle charging demands. (Photo from Despositphotos)
Jul 9, 2025

NY seeks tech proposals to manage impact of EV charging on grid

NYSERDA will award $4M in funding for EV grid tech to ease electric demand. Proposals for data and utility control solutions are due Sept. 16.

The city of Rochester intends to install solar panels on top of downtown municipal buildings to lower long-term energy costs and reduce the city's carbon footprint. (Photo by Depositphotos)
Jun 2, 2025

Deadline nears on Rochester’s RFP for rooftop solar panels

Submissions to the city of Rochester's Request for Proposals regarding a municipal facility solar photovoltaic development are due Friday.

The Raymond Corp. invested in the research and development center and will collaborate with Rochester area energy storage resources to further support advanced energy solutions technology efforts. (photo courtesy of The Raymond Corp.)
May 20, 2025

New advanced energy solutions test center opens in Henrietta   

Raymond Corp. opens an energy storage center in Henrietta, creating up to 40 jobs, and plans to expand fuel cell testing in Honeoye Falls.

Li-Cycle's Rochester Hub site when construction was paused on Oct. 23, 2023. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 15, 2025

Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy, Glencore may want Rochester Hub

Li-Cycle filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy as Glencore bid $40M for key assets, including its paused Rochester Hub project.

Construction on the Rochester Hub remains in limbo with today's announcement that Li-Cycle is for sale. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 1, 2025

Li-Cycle is for sale, bankruptcy may be next, company warns

The future of Rochester Hub is still clouded as continuing financial woes have prompted Li-Cycle to seek a buyer for the company.

New York continues to seek solutions to reduce strain on the electric grid from growing electric vehicle charging demands. (Photo from Despositphotos)
Apr 23, 2025

Finger Lakes towns included in latest NY EV charger expansion efforts

New York has allotted $4.85 million for installation of electric vehicle charters across the state.

Li-Cycle's Rochester Hub site when construction was paused on Oct. 23, 2023. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 1, 2025

Li-Cycle reports improved financials, but potential peril looms

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. reported a rise in revenue and a slight decline in net loss for 2024 but is warning bankruptcy could be an option.

Once completed, the Cider Solar Farm in Genesee County will be the largest in the state. (File photo provided by Hecate Energy of a Hecate project in Virginia)
Mar 19, 2025

NY’s largest planned solar farm in Genesee County named ‘project of the year’

The Cider Solar Farm in Genesee County was named North America Solar Deal of the Year by an industry consultancy.