Unfortunately, for the past 200 years or so, dominant economic theories mostly ignored some key features of how the economy really works.
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Monroe County prepares for Phase II of Climate Action Plan 
Stakeholders and residents can learn more about Phase II of Monroe County's Climate Action Plan at a pair of March 15 online workshops.
Read More »Li-Cycle awarded $375 million DOE loan, will add 270 jobs at Rochester site 
Li-Cycle has been awarded a $375 million U.S. Department of Energy loan through the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) program to create 270 jobs at its Rochester HUB facility. The federal loan – which is funded through the Inflation ...
Read More »Domino’s brings EV pizza delivery to Rochester 
Domino's says EVs provide ample battery life, zero tailpipe emissions, advanced safety features and lower average maintenance costs than nonelectric vehicles.
Read More »Hyzon plans to appeal impending removal from Nasdaq 
Hyzon was notified last week that the Listing Qualifications Staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC will suspend trading of Hyzon's Class A common stock and warrants.
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Read More »GM making $68M investment in Lexington Ave plant 
General Motors will invest $68 million to build components for both electric and gasoline-powered vehicles in Rochester, sustaining the 700-plus employee workforce at the Lexington Avenue facility well into the future.
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Read More »NY ranks third in LEED-certified building per capita for 2022 
New York ranked third on the U.S. Green Building Council’s list of states at the forefront of green construction, with Massachusetts earning the top spot. The USGBC annual list ranks states based on the most LEED-certified gross square footage per ...
Read More »Sunnking’s free recycling event for businesses benefits Camp Good Days 
Electronic recycler Sunnking has launched registration for its 13th annual eScrap for Camp fundraiser to benefit Camp Good Days & Special Times. The program recycles company and employee electronics to raise money for the camp, a nonprofit that improves the ...
Read More »Grant will help city launch brownfield cleanup jobs program 
The city of Rochester will use a $500,000 grant to clean and transform blighted brownfield sites while also training workers for careers in the environmental construction industry. The grant was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfield Jobs Training ...
Read More »State grants will help city, county implement climate-change programs 
Just over $1.5 million in state funding will enable the city of Rochester and Monroe County to move forward on projects aimed at climate change adaption and greenhouse gas mitigation.
Read More »RRH sustainability efforts receive international recognition 
Rochester Regional Health was named a 2022 climate champion by Health Care Without Harm, recognizing the health system’s commitment to promoting policies to protect public health from climate change and reducing its own carbon footprint. Rochester Regional Health was one ...
Read More »EV charging stations: Perks or necessities for commercial real estate owners? 
They chose the new Batavia location just off the New York State Thruway at exit 48 and their travel centers in Avon along Interstate 390 and in Belmont along Interstate 86.
Read More »State allocates $52M for clean energy hubs, including in Finger Lakes 
The hubs would serve as centers of outreach, awareness and education to help foster participation, especially those in underserved or otherwise disadvantaged communities, in New York's clean energy transition, the governor's office said.
Read More »Waste Harmonics growth initiatives fuel better technology, expanded services 
Waste Harmonics is growing, adding workers and capabilities, as the business expands its footprint across the United States and Canada.
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Read More »Honeoye Falls-Lima schools partners with Nexamp for solar power 
The school district will be an anchor tenant supporting 2.4 megawatts of renewable energy production from a Nexamp facility in Watertown. The district will receive energy credits to reduce its annual electric costs while contributing to the expansion of renewable energy.
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