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Avangrid: Rochester is model for future of electric utility industry
The work of one energy delivery and services company with data science and artificial intelligence could put Rochester at the forefront of technology and innovation in the energy sector.
Workforce development part of Hochul’s funding initiatives for Rochester region
Investments in Monroe Community College and Finger Lakes Community College are proposed in Gov. Kathy Hochul's Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget.
Greenlight expanding further into Chili
Greenlight, the leading fiber-to-the-home provider in New York, and is making a $6 million investment in infrastructure development in the community, with construction underway in several North Chili neighborhoods.
Workforce development, public health priorities in allotting ARPA funds
Funding recipients must be approved by the Monroe County Legislature in November.
Ontario Midland Railroad has a new owner
Ontario Midland operates more than 50 miles of track in Monroe and Wayne counties. LA&L acquired 55 percent of Ontario Midland stock for an undisclosed price.
More enhancements will be made at airport
Improvements in ticketing and baggage claim include more natural lighting, LED fixtures and digital wayfinding signage. A mobile app also will be created to integrate information on parking, concessions and flight activity into one platform.
Jump in construction spending forecast for 2023
ENR says the largest single-sector increase in construction spending next year will come in the non-building category, with federal dollars for infrastructure spending the catalyst for highways and bridges, along with upgrade projects by electrical utilities.
Developer sues city of Canandaigua over stormwater, sewage system backup
But, because nearby Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park was also connected to the same sewer lines, the lawsuit alleges the system was overtaxed.
Setting an example in sustainable energy, one public corporation at a time
"This project demonstrates how public entities can help lead the way," Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said. "The future generations are looking at the actions we're taking now."
State Street downtown now one-way as infrastructure work continues
Work on the entire State Street project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023.
Monroe County Water Authority’s solar array goes online
The MCWA partnered with Sol Systems, a renewable energy company based in Washington, D.C., and the New York Power Authority on the project. Energy from the array is fed into the Rochester Gas & Electric grid, and the MCWA then receives a credit on its bill.
County to review proposals for allocation of ARPA dollars
Monroe County has announced the period to receive Request for Proposals on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding opportunities has closed.
