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Dec 7, 2022

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.

Dec 1, 2022

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.

Nov 25, 2022

Climate Solutions Accelerator launches course to green existence

The Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region will present Color Your Organization Green (CYOG), a hybrid program designed for organizations motivated to be climate friendly but need guidance.

Harbec acquired by Florida firm
Nov 4, 2022

Wayne County-based HARBEC acquired by Florida firm

ADDMAN has acquired Ontario, Wayne County-based manufacturer HARBEC Inc. for an undisclosed sum. 

Nov 3, 2022

GCEDC approves incentives for revamped hotel with indoor water park in Batavia

The Genesee County Economic Development Center board of directors advanced five projects totaling some $582.5 million of investments at its board meeting earlier this week.   The board approved final incentives for a $12 million tourism hospitality project led by 8250 Park Road LLC.   The entity has proposed investing $12 million for extensive renovations to […]

Oct 28, 2022

Plug Power adding jobs locally to deliver green hydro energy worldwide by 2028

Plug Power’s $125 million gigafactory in Henrietta is running at full production and adding jobs.

Sep 30, 2022

Salvation Army seeks donations for those affected by Ian, Fiona  

The Salvation Army is positioning resources and personnel to respond to widespread need as efficiently as possible and is seeking support from the local community.  

Sep 26, 2022

Town of Pittsford certified a ‘Climate Smart Community’

The Bronze designation is recognition of the town's commitment to sustainability and care for the environment.

Sep 26, 2022

All Electric Campaign’s first year celebrated at energy efficient building downtown  

The AMPED campaign is a partnership of 20+ local institutions representing over 10 sectors promoting beneficial electrification throughout the 9-county Genesee/Finger Lakes region.  

Sep 23, 2022

EmGenisys improves pregnancy outcomes of embryo transfer in livestock

EmGenisys is one of the startups from around the world working with the Luminate NY accelerator at NextCorps in downtown Rochester.

Sep 21, 2022

RIT’s Battery Prototyping Center expands with help from Build Back Better funding

The group of 13 partners — led by SUNY Binghamton — secured more than $63.7 million to establish upstate New York as a national hub for battery research and manufacturing. The state has committed another $50 million toward the project.

Greater Rochester Clean Cities, in partnership with the New York State Electric Auto Association, Rochester Institute of Technology and the local Color Your Community Green chapters will co-host the event that will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in Lot T at RIT.
Sep 20, 2022

Electric vehicles in the spotlight at upcoming event 

The event is held in conjunction with National Drive Electric Week, which takes place from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3.