Romulus Incinerator Project
Circular enerG
Pushes Forward with
Trash Burning Facility
in Romulus
Pursues 2nd Lawsuit
Against the Town
Circular enerG, a Rochester-based firm that is attempting to construct one of the largest trash burning facilities in the state, filed the second Article 78 lawsuit against the Town of Romulus, submitting a Mem [...]
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Circular enerG Pursues 2nd Lawsuit Ag...
Romulus Incinerator Project
Circular enerG
Pushes Forward with
Trash Burning Facility
in Romulus
Pursues 2nd Lawsuit
Against the Town
Circular enerG, a Rochester-based firm that is attempting to construct one of the largest trash burning facilities in the state, filed the second Article 78 lawsuit against the Town of Romulus, submitting a Mem [...]
Statement on Circular enerG’s L...
Seneca Lake Guardian Issues Statement Urging Legislators to Pass Bi-Partisan Bills to Restore Home Rule
Seneca Lake Guardian issued the following statement in response to Circular enerG’s suit against the Town of Romulus and its Zoning Board of Appeals over its decision, in response to Alan Kiehle’s appeal, to vacate Zoning Officer Adam Schra [...]
Schuyler County joins opposition to R...
Schuyler County is the latest local government to oppose the proposed “Circular enerG” garbage incinerator project at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, Seneca County, New York.
Citing environmental concerns, negative effects on agriculture and tourism, and local opposition from the Town of Romulus and County of Seneca, the Schuyler Cou [...]
Schumer Joins Incinerator Opposition
Senator Chuck Schumer came to Ventosa Vineyards to add his voice in opposition to the sed trash incinerator proposed for the former Seneca Army Depot property in Romulus.
The Proposed Location Is Located Less Than Four Miles From Both The Seneca Lake And Cayuga Lake Shorelines And Just Miles From The Nearby Ontario County Landfill And The Se [...]
New Life for Century Old Waterloo Hyd...
Representatives from Gravity Renewables, Tompkins County, the Municipal Gas & Electricity Alliance, the NY State Association of Counties gathered to Re-Dedicate the Waterloo Hydroelectric Project and rename its powerhouse in honor of Stu Stein. Stein’s wife and daughter showcase the plaque that describes his work as an early clean energy [...]
Group Opposing Romulus Incinerator Ta...
Sue Ellen Balluff, Romulus Town Planning Board Member
Finger Lakes business and vineyard owners, local elected officials, lake property owners and residents gathered in Albany to call on Governor Cuomo to reject Circular enerG, LLC’s trash incinerator proposal that would allow thousands of tons of trash to be transported and burned in the Fin [...]
Romulus Eyes Zoning Moratorium Re: In...
Romulus, New York —With news of a massive trash-burning incinerator being proposed at the former Seneca Army Depot, the Romulus Town Board has proposed a local law placing a temporary moratorium on Zoning Board of Appeals approvals within the town.
In addition, Romulus Town Supervisor David Kaiser has said he is considering introducing a one- [...]
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop
Date: Wednesday, November 16th
Time: 6PM – 7:30PM
Location: Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, 7169 Main St, Ovid, NY 14521
Registration is required by the day before the workshop. Call 315-539-9251 or email seneca@cornell.edu.
As the cold weather begins to settle in, it is time to take steps to winterize your home and look at other ways to re [...]
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshops
Date: Monday, November 14th Time: 10 AM-11:30 AM Location: New York State Department of Labor, 70 Elizabeth Blackwell St, Geneva
Date: Wednesday, November 16th Time: 6 PM-7:30 PM Location: Edith B. Ford Memorial Library, 7169 Main St, Ovid
Date: Thursday, November 17th Time: 6 PM-7:30 PM Location: Wood Library, 134 North Main St, Canandaigua
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Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop
As the cold weather begins to settle in, it is time to take steps to winterize your home and look at other ways to reduce your energy consumption that will translate into more money in your pocket. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County is offering a free workshop, entitled “Save Energy, Save Dollars” sponsored by the New York State [...]
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop To...
As the cold weather begins to settle in, it is time to take steps to winterize your home and look at other ways to reduce your energy consumption that will translate into more money in your pocket. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County is offering a free workshop, entitled “Save Energy, Save Dollars”, to learn money saving tips for [...]
Landfill Capping Project Begins at Se...
SENECA FALLS: Seneca Meadows, Inc. announced that a 50 acre landfill capping project has begun at their facility on Route 414. The cap is part of a system of containing and collecting landfill gas for distribution to the electrical and natural gas plants located in the Seneca Meadows owned industrial park across from the landfill.
Sene [...]
NYSERDA Offers No-Cost Energy Audits
The NYSERDA program offers farms and on-farm producers no-cost energy audits that provide recommendations for energy efficiency measures. (Ian Muttoo, Flickr/Creative Commons) – See more at: https://www.morningagclips.com/nyserda-offers-no-cost-energy-audits/?utm_content=articles&utm_campaign=NLCampaign&utm_source=Newsletter& [...]
Geneva Station Powered By The Sun
Adding the new Geneva array to the Lansing facility’s output, the university will produce about 5,700 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. (Courtesy Photo)
GENEVA, N.Y. — Bring on the sunshine: Cornell University’s new Sutton Road Solar Farm, a 2-megawatt energy facility that will offset nearly 40 percent of the annual electricity demand a [...]
Explore Our Energy Future
Learn how these clean energy sources are transforming energy production across Onondaga County. (PRO10 10, Flickr/Creative Commons)
ONONDAGA CO., N.Y. — See renewable energy sources of the future in action today. Learn how they work in our environment. Find out why owners installed them; costs and benefits and ask your questions.
Climate Cha [...]
Seneca Meadows Cuts Energy Bill for S...
Dennis Plaster of Seneca Energy is on the right, and Bob McKeveny of the SFCSD is on the left.
SENECA FALLS: Seneca Meadows, Inc. and the Seneca Falls Central School District announced that the District’s annual energy bill will be cut by $60,000 to $70,000 thanks to a unique partnership developed by Seneca Meadows. The partnership, wh [...]
Groups Say Mexico Disaster Illustrate...
Opponents of a gas storage project on the west side of Seneca Lake say this explosion at a Mexico City hospital is an illustration of why they are fighting a proposal to store LPG gas in subterranean salt caverns. Photo by LA Times
Groups fighting the storage of propane gas in salt caverns near Seneca Lake sounded an alarm, noting that a gas [...]
Upstate Venture Connect Wins 2015 Glo...
Syracuse, NY−Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) will receive the Global Innovation Ecosystem award on Feb. 19 at the second annual Global Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley. The Innovation Ecosystem Awards is the world’s leading contest for companies, organizations, and communities that exemplify the broadest spirit of innovation, by transforming [...]
Palmesano Assigned New Leadership Pos...
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning)
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has been assigned to a new leadership post by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua). Kolb has appointed Palmesano Secretary of the Assembly Minority Conference.
“I am excited to continue as part of the leadership team in this [...]
Winter Field Day Announced for Jan. 2...
Paul and Sandy Arnold have grown winter greens with organic methods in unheated high tunnels since 2006, harvesting for weekly local markets arugula, spinach, salad mix, Salanova lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, herbs and more.
Paul and Sandy Arnold have grown winter greens with organic methods in unheated high tunnels since 2006, harvesting for w [...]
Palmesano November “Grants Action New...
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his November grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments to highlight a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides an updated list of grants in a variety of categories.
“Duri [...]
A Helping Hand
By Rep. Tom Reed
Dear Neighbor,
Earlier this year, we encouraged Secretary Perez to support the Ready to Work Partnership Grant, which will help transform workforce development in New York State and help get folks back to work, with programs that will help expand our workforce and care for our neighbors who are seeking long-term employment [...]
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County is offering a free workshop, entitled “Save Energy, Save Dollars”, to learn money saving tips for your home or apartment this winter. During this workshop participants will learn no-cost and low cost ways to conserve energy, how to make a home more energy-efficient and how to get help weatheriz [...]
Save Energy, Save Dollars Workshop
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County is offering a free workshop, entitled “Save Energy, Save Dollars”, to learn money saving tips for your home or apartment this winter. During this workshop participants will learn no-cost and low cost ways to conserve energy, how to make a home more energy-efficient and how to get help weatheriz [...]
STEPS Next Community Conversation is ...
The next “Community Conversation” sponsored by STEPS (Seneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions) will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Seneca County Law Enforcement Center (LEC), 6150 Rt. 96, Romulus. Come at 5:30 pm to tour the LEC’s Solar Panels, and learn how the 845kw Solar Project will save Seneca County over $1 mi [...]
Sustainable Energy Incentives Info at...
Syracuse, NY. – The New York Biomass Energy Alliance/NYBEA has begun expanding its outreach and education program through the recent award of $250,000 in U.S. Forest Service State Wood Energy Team funding. NYBEA is at the 2014 Great New York State Fair in the Center of Progress Building with information on practical incentives available [...]
Seneca Energy Renewable Natural Gas F...
Landfill to natural gas
EIF Renewable Energy Holdings, a leading landfill gas-to-energy company, and Seneca Meadows, Inc., an environmental award winning waste management company, today announced the opening of Seneca Energy II, a landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas facility located at the Seneca Meadows Landfill in Seneca Falls, NY. The c [...]
New York State Wood Energy Team to Ex...
Morbark wood chippers are demonstrated Wednesday at the ReEnergy biomass facility in Lyons Falls.
Syracuse, NY — United States Department of Agriculture/USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the New York State Wood Energy Team, led by the Empire State Forestry Foundation with support from the New York Biomass Energy Alliance, as o [...]
EPA Recognizes NYSERDA with Sustained...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) with a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. NYSERDA’s accomplishments [...]
Sustainable Farm Energy Webinars
Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting a series of free webinars from the Cornell Small Farm Program on Sustainable Farm Energy at our office. If you prefer, you can register to watch these webinars directly on your computer- register at: http://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2014/04/01/sustainable-farm-energy-2014-virtual [...]
