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June 2011 - Kingston-based solar firm expands operations into Town of Wallkill, Times Herald-Record - "A Kingston solar design and manufacturing firm is expanding operations by moving its distribution center into new quarters in the Town of Wallkill. ..."

June 2011 - Alternative-energy ideas bloom in mid-Hudson's communities, Record Online - "When Supervisor John Coutant and his Town of Esopus board decided in 2008 to build a solar farm to power a new 18,000 square-foot green Town Hall building, they were ready to go all the way. ..."

June 2011 - Conference attracts 75 green thinkers, WestFair Online - "Getting architects, contractors and businesses in general to embrace technology that saves energy is easier said than done, according to panel members at the Sustainability Summit held at SUNY Orange Newburgh’s new Kaplan Hall May 26. ..."

May 2011 - Stewart Hosts First Annual Earth Day Event, 105th Airlift Wing - "The First Annual Stewart International Airport Earth Day was celebrated at the south terminal Tuesday, April 19th 2011. ..."

April 2011 - FLEF: Changing Dynamics in Congress: Federal Support for High Tech Companies, Upstate Venture Association of NY, Inc - "Join Congressman Maurice Hinchey; Patrice Courtney Strong, The Solar Energy Consortium;Lawrence Thomas, Primet Precision Materials;Jonathan Greene, Widetronix for an informative and interactive discussion about how the federal government is supporting the development of a high tech economy in New York State. ..."

March 2011 - Area farmers given lesson on sustainable energy, MidHudson News - "STONE RIDGE – Hudson Valley farmers and rural small business owners can rely more and more on sustainable energy, particularly solar energy, Congressman Maurice Hinchey told them Monday as many attended a conference at Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge. ..."

March 2011 - The SUNY Solar Car Model Racing Team's Sunhawk, CarJunky.com - "The SUNY Solar Car Model Racing Team's Sunhawk: Car of the Future?..."

March 2011 - Fallsburg seeks to build solar farm, The Times-Herald Record - "FALLSBURG — The Town of Fallsburg is pursuing a solar farm on a now-closed landfill site that it hopes will power the Woodbourne and Sullivan correctional facilities and a municipal office complex. ..."

March 2011 - SUNY Orange, Chamber sponsoring 'Topics in Leadership’ series, The Warwick Advertiser - "MIDDLETOWN - SUNY Orange’s continuing education department and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce are jointly sponsoring a six-part “Topics in Leadership” workshop series from late March through mid-May at college’s Newburgh campus. ..."

March 2011 - CPC Hudson Valley to host Main Street Summit in Kingston on March 18 Read more: New York House - CPC Hudson Valley to host Main Street Summit in Kingston on March 18 , New York House Magazine - "KINGSTON--The Community Preservation Corporation will be holding its Main Street Summit on Fri., March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seven21 Media Center, 721 Broadway, Suite 100, Kingston. Read more: New York House - CPC Hudson Valley to host Main Street Summit in Kingston on March 18 ..."

March 2011 - Allstate Insurance presents Mental Health Association with community grant, Straus News - "Central Valley — Jiri Ireifej, agent of Allstate Insurance Company located at 287 Route 32, Central Valley, presented the Mental Health Association in Orange County with a check for $1,000. ..."

March 2011 - Is The $250,000 Sunhawk the Solar Car of the Future?, Forbes - "Matthew de Paula and I recently drove upstate to test a solar-powered car made by the SUNY Solar Car Racing Team...."

March 2011 - In Which I Lose the Wheel of a $250,000 Solar Car, Forbes - "Last week auto writer Matthew de Paula and I had the chance to drive a hand-built solar car around New Paltz, NY. ..."

March 2011 - Innovation Trail - Taylor Biomass Energy, YouTube - "(voice) ... One business in the Hudson Valley is finding out that nothing is guaranteed in this new economy, including a guaranteed loan ..."

March 2011 - Region's job outlook improving, Times Herald-Record - "As we move though the first quarter of 2011, the job market in the Hudson Valley is looking brighter. Compared to the state and national trends, the Hudson Valley fared better through the Great Recession. ..."

March 2011 - Plugging in to Solar, New York House Magazine - "Solar power in New York is rapidly evolving. And while California still ranks first in all things solar, leading solar experts believe that with adequate legislation and education we can foster a ripe marketplace to bring New York to the forefront of the solar scene. ..."

February 2011 - Working as an electrical engineer, Ashworth College - "Electrical engineers design the electrical equipment used in everything from cars and planes to radar systems and electric motors...."

February 2011 - Ulster BOCES Clean Energy Training Academy and Innovative Manufacturing Technology Open House A Rousing Success, Ulster Couty BOCES - "Recently, nearly 100 prospective adult students, local professionals, tradespeople, and others interested in solar energy and manufacturing technology attended the Ulster Adult Career Education Center’s Clean Energy Training Academy (CETA) and Innovative Manufacturing Technology (IMT) Open House at the Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Center in Port Ewen. ..."

February 2011 - Central Hudson Holds Summit in Support of Solar Energy , Central Hudson - "More than 70 solar installation and manufacturing professionals attended Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation’s Solar Summit, held recently at the utility’s Kingston area office. ..."

February 2011 - Central Hudson holds summit in support of solar energy, Empire State News - "POUGHKEEPSIE - More than 70 solar installation and manufacturing professionals attended Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation’s Solar Summit, held recently at the utility’s Kingston area office. ..."

February 2011 - LETTER: Hinchey says keep faith in solar, Kingston Freeman - "In his State of the Union address, President Obama recommitted America to winning the future by investing in innovation. ..."

February 2011 - U.S. Air Force to Quadruple Solar Generation, Build 61 Megawatts of Wind Power by 2014, Industrial Info Resources - "The U.S. military spends about $24 billion each year for fuel and energy, and all of the armed services are operating under a Pentagon directive to increase the use of renewable energy 25% by 2025. One service, the Air Force, has committed to quadrupling its use of solar energy on its bases within four years. ..."

January 2011 - Hinchey promotes solar energy as military tool, Poughkeepsie Journal - "Solar energy could help the military save lives of service members, Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, said in remarks prepared for a conference Monday. ..."

January 2011 - Military seeking solar power, Times Herald-Record - "Hudson Valley solar tech companies are seeing green because the United States military craves more green energy. ..."

January 2011 - Report: Hinchey says his solar provision to help industry, not specific firm, Kingston Freeman - "The Oregonian newspaper and OregonLive.com is reporting that U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, says a “Buy America” provision he inserted into a $725 billion military appropriations bill was not intended to benefit any particular solar panel manufacturer. ..."

January 2011 - Hinchey says loss of solar jobs is only temporary setback, Kingston Freeman - "Despite recent layoffs in the Mid-Hudson Valley, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey says he is confident about the future growth of the domestic solar energy industry. ..."

January 2011 - Hinchey upbeat despite solar energy job cuts, Kingston Freeman - "DESPITE recent layoffs in the Mid-Hudson Valley, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey says he is confident about the future growth of the domestic solar energy industry. ..."

January 2011 - Keep faith in local solar energy industry, consortium leader says, Kingston Freeman - "The head of The Solar Energy Consortium says the Mid-Hudson Valley can become a hub of solar energy manufacturing despite recent setbacks, and he called on locals to keep faith in the effort. ..."

January 2011 - Solar energy key for military, officials tell Ulster execs, Kingston Freeman - "The military has increasingly been tapping into alternative sources of energy as part of its energy independence and security strategies, an approach which could provide new opportunities for the region’s solar energy industry, a top U.S. Air Force official and the Boeing Energy general manager told regional solar energy executives Monday. ..."

January 2011 - SOLAR CEO Conference for TSEC Partner Companies, State University of New York at New Paltz - "Monday, January 24, 2011"

December 2010 - SpectraWatt laying off 117, Times Herald-Record - "Less than eight months after it opened its doors, solar cell manufacturer SpectraWatt notified the state that it is closing its Dutchess County plant and laying off 117 workers. ..."

December 2010 - Congressman Secured Funds to Make Local National Guard Base More Secure and Energy Efficient, Green Living Guy - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), officials from The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) and its partners, and representatives from Stewart Air National Guard (ANG) base today announced a new $4 million dollar federal investment that will pay for the construction of a solar farm at the base. ..."

December 2010 - Former White House Solar Panel Goes to Chinese Museum, Solar Cell Power - "The fate of some former White House solar panels could be seen as an example of how differently the U.S. and China regard solar energy. ..."

November 2010 - On the Move: Week of Nov. 8, 2010, Daily Freeman - "... The 2011 Hall of Fame inductees of the School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz are The Solar Energy Consortium as Business Person of the Year ..."

November 2010 - LED cluster alights in region, HV Biz - "Trying to further cement an economic identity as a center for sustainable and green businesses, officials recently announced a company selling energy efficient LED lights is coming to Tech City in Kingston. ..."

November 2010 - Hall of Fame inductees named at SUNY New Paltz, Times Herald-Record - "The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz has announced the 2011 Hall of Fame inductees. They are: The Solar Energy Consortium, Business Person of the Year ..."

November 2010 - Obama Administration Launches Investigation into China's Illegal Subsidies for Solar, Clean Energy Industries, Before It's News - "The Obama administration this week informed Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) that it was launching an investigation into allegations that China is illegally subsidizing its solar and clean energy industries. ..."

November 2010 - Obama Administration Launches Investigation into China's Illegal Subsidies for Solar, Clean Energy Industries, Maurice Hinchey Office - "The Obama administration this week informed Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) that it was launching an investigation into allegations that China is illegally subsidizing its solar and clean energy industries. ..."

October 2010 - High-tech lighting firm moving to TechCity, Daily Freeman - "A Florida-based lighting company called LEDs America is expanding its operation to TechCity and says it will create 50 to 100 local jobs in the next year. ..." (same article with and additional video)

October 2010 - Ulster-based solar firm to be given $1.5 million, Daily Freeman - "Precision Flow Technologies Inc. will receive $1.5 million from the New York State Energy research and Development Authority to help the company expand its capacity to manufacture solar thin film and LED production equipment. ..."

October 2010 - Lighting firm picks TechCity, Times Herald-Record - "A high-tech lighting company is bringing part of its manufacturing operation to Ulster County, promising to add as many as 100 new jobs here. ..."

October 2010 - STIMULUS SERIES: Local non-profit agencies benefit from federal money, Westfair Online - "Not all of the federal stimulus spending was funneled through government...."

October 2010 - Solar crisis, Westfair Online - "The growth of a domestic solar power industry in America is touted as a way to create a 21st century jobs-creating machine. But China sees the same potential and, has been accused of unfairly subsidizing its domestic solar industry and thereby pumping up its solar exports...."

September 2010 - Green learning, The Ithacan - "On Sept. 17, Ithaca College provided a green learning opportunity for the college community that went beyond the classroom...."

September 2010 - In hot water and loving it, Westfair Online - "Tech City is busy positioning itself as a hub for the renewable energy industry and is a story in itself – currently undergoing an adaptive reuse of more than 2 million square feet of office, manufacturing and industrial space vacated when IBM left the Kingston and town of Ulster area in the 1980s, leaving the community with a huge void to fill...."

September 2010 - TechCity is back in business with $350M plan, RecordOnline.com - "The story of TechCity had been gloomy for nearly a decade. The former IBM plant near Kingston in the Town of Ulster remained mostly vacant after Alan Ginsberg purchased it in 1998. Businesses flirted but settled down elsewhere, while many..."

September 2010 - Hinchey discusses need for new jobs, Hudson Valley Press Online - "Newburgh - Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) recently visited Newburgh Metals, Inc., a local precision sheet metal product manufacturer, to discuss five steps he is taking to boost the manufacturing sector in Orange County and throughout the country. ..."

September 2010 - Phillips running uphill battle to oust Hinchey, RecordOnline.com - "KINGSTON — It was about 2:02 p.m. when George Phillips came running up Wall Street toward the Ulster County Courthouse..."

September 2010 - Hinchey remarks in announcing his candidacy for re-election, Kingston Freeman - "In a series of appearances in his district, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey today announced his candidacy for re-election to Congress...."

August 2010 - Hinchey, Hospital Officials Announce Completion Of Solar Technology And Energy Efficiency Projects, CanadaView.ca - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today announced the completion of several solar technology and energy efficiency projects at the Kingston, Benedictine and Margaretville campuses of the Health Alliance Hospital. ..."

August 2010 - Alteris Renewables opens office in Kingston, NY, cleantech - "Alteris Renewables, Inc., the largest design/build renewable energy company in the Northeast, has just opened a new office in the TechCity business park in Kingston, NY. ..."

August 2010 - Solar Thermal Systems Gain Popularity, Solar Knowledge blog - "Solar hot water is getting a new day in the sun. ..."

August 2010 - Hundreds of job seekers check out opportunities at renewable energy job fair, Mid-Hudson News - "Finding a job in renewable energy could not have been any easier than it was on Friday at SUNY New Paltz Campus where The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) showcased 14 different companies ..."

August 2010 - Alteris Renewables, Inc. Adds Office at TechCity in Kingston, Metro green+business - "Alteris Renewables, Inc., which calls itself the largest design-build and integrator of solar and renewable energy systems in the Northeast, announced the opening of its new regional office located in Kingston, within TechCity, the Hudson Valley Region’s first eco-friendly commercial and light industrial complex. ..."

August 2010 - Solar-energy jobs look bright, Times Herald-Record - "The state of the job market could perhaps be gauged by the age of the applicants at a solar job fair Friday in New Paltz. ..."

August 2010 - Hall Holds 'Buy / Invest Local' Solar Power Meeting New Windsor, TrendingMarkets.com - "Congressman John Hall (NY-19) held a roundtable meeting today here at the New Windsor Community Center with Hudson Valley area representatives from the solar industry to advocate and make plans to "buy and invest locally." ..."

August 2010 - Rep. Hall meets with solar energy leaders, Daily Freeman - "A dozen representatives of the solar energy industry, ranging from manufacturers to installers, participated in a roundtable discussion on Tuesday with U.S. Rep. John Hall, D-Dover. ..."

August 2010 - Region gets ready to shine as solar leader, Times Herald-Record - "Marked out with blue painter's tape on the floor of the assembly room at Solartech Renewables in Kingston is a series of rectangles, laid end to end. The shapes are the outlines of the production line the company will add if it wins a major contract for which it has bid. ..."

August 2010 - TSEC holds job fair, Rochester.ynn.com - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey met with representatives of the Solar Energy Consortium at SUNY New Paltz in celebration of TSEC's second annual job fair. Hinchey helped to establish the TSEC initiative in 2007. ..."

August 2010 - Hospitals use funding for solar projects, Times Herald-Record - "It's been three years since The Solar Energy Consortium came into being with a long list of promises about making the mid-Hudson a greener, more productive valley than ever before. ..."

July 2010 - HealthAlliance hospitals go solar, Mid-Hudson News - "That lit sign at night, greeting visitors from West O’Reilly Street who are entering the Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, gathers its energy from the sun. ..."

June 2010 - Students put solar powered car to the test, Rochester.ynn.com - "Students put solar powered car to the test ..."

June 2010 - Tompkins small businesses discuss high-tech job creation, EmpireStateNews.net - "A roundtable discussion with 26 Ithaca area high-tech small business owners and workers looked at federal efforts designed to help spur growth and job creation in the emerging Tompkins County high-tech sector. ..."

June 2010 - Green Industry, Ulster County Development Corporation - "TSEC was awarded $8.176 million in grant money in 2009 - including $5 million from the Empire Development Corporation. ..."

June 2010 - Weaving New York's solar industry web, U.S. Department of Energy - "These days in New York, it seems whatever The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) touches turns to green. ..."

June 2010 - Hinchey Statement On President Obama’s Address On BP Oil Spill In The Gulf Of Mexico, Canadaviews.ca - "Congressman Hinchey today issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s Oval Office address regarding BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. ..."

June 2010 - Hinchey Brings 26 Tompkins Small Businesses Together, U.S. House of Representatives - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey today hosted a roundtable discussion with 26 Ithaca area high-tech small business owners and workers to discuss federal efforts designed to help spur growth and job creation in the emerging Tompkins County high-tech sector. ..."

May 2010 - Mixed messages in solar arena, Hudson Valley Biz - "Alteris Renewables, busy celebrating the acquisition of ISI Solar in New City, was also on hand in Albany earlier in May to collect recognition from the New York State Energies Industries Association ..."

May 2010 - NYSERDA backlog slows solar business, Hudson Valley Biz - "Solar power’s growth is being stymied by bureaucracy in New York state, short-circuiting a potential economic spark plug, as ..."

May 2010 - After many lean years, pace of growth quickens at TechCity, Daily Freeman - "WORKMEN have just finished installing the double-rack ovens that will be used to bake the muffins and quiches of tomorrow ..."

May 2010 - UCCC president says college preparing region for post-recession economy, Daily Freeman - "KINGSTON — As the region tries to recover from the recession, Ulster County Community College is working to keep the local workforce viable for when the economy ..."

May 2010 - President says UCCC set to spur economy, Daily Freeman - "KINGSTON – As the region tries to recover from the recession, Ulster County Community College is working to keep the region’s workforce viable when the economy eventually regains its strength ..."

May 2010 - Hinchey tops in local pork, Daily Freeman - "KINGSTON — U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, leads federal representatives in the region in securing federal pork-barrel funds for local projects ..."

May 2010 - Locals among winners of solar industry awards, Daily Freeman - "ALBANY — Several Mid-Hudson organizations, buildings and individuals were recognized recently by New York Solar Energy Industries Association ..."

May 2010 - Mid-Hudson garners solar honors, Daily Freeman - "ALBANY --Several Mid-Hudson organizations, buildings and individuals were among more than a dozen projects recently recognized by New York Solar Energy Industries Association ..."

May 2010 - Over 81,000 LED lights will light up Walkway Over the Hudson, Daily Freeman - "POUGHKEEPSIE — When the lights are turned on at the Walkway Over the Hudson next weekend, ..."

May 2010 - Valley could become “Solar Valley,” with proliferation of solar technology industries , Mid-Hudson News - "SpectraWatt, a solar panel manufacturer at the Hudson Valley Research Park in East Fishkill, officially opened Friday to accolades from state and local officials ..."

April 2010 - Another 190 jobs announced for Tech City, Mid-Hudson News - "'We have momentum,' said Vincent Cozzolino, president and CEO of The Solar Energy ..."

April 2010 - Solar firm to add 190 employees at TechCity, Daily Freeman - "U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey on Monday upped estimates for job creation at Precision Flow Technologies by more than three times the number announced only four months ago. ..."

April 2010 - 190 NEW JOBS AT TECHCITY, Daily Freeman - "Precision Flow Technologies will add 190 jobs to its operation at TechCity. ..."

April 2010 - Tech firm to create 190 jobs, Times Herald-Record - "They didn't exactly break into a chorus of "Happy Days Are Here Again," but it came close as an ebullient group of politicians, businesspeople and one very popular entrepreneur gathered Monday to congratulate each other about bringing 190 new jobs to what used to be IBM's local headquarters. ..."

April 2010 - Gillibrand grabbed $772K for mid-Hudson in 2009, Times Herald-Record - "Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand served this region a skimpy helping of pork in her first year as senator. ..."

April 2010 - SUNY Orange students vie for award in design using solar power, Times Herald-Record - "The mission: Design a bus stop using only sustainable materials, with lights and signs powered solely by the sun. ..."

March 2010 - Solar panel manufacturer plans to hire 100 in Town of Ulster, Times Herald-Record - "Solar panel manufacturer plans to hire 100 in Town of Ulster ..."

March 2010 - Solar panel manufacturer moving to Tech City in Ulster County; plans to hire 100 workers, Times Herald-Record - "Tech City's newest tenant hopes to be cranking out solar panels before the summer's over. ..."

March 2010 - Firm to make solar panels at TechCity in town of Ulster, Kingston Freeman - "A solar panel manufacturer has moved into TechCity and plans to create 100 jobs there within a year, company officials and various government announced on Friday. ..."

March 2010 - Firm to make solar panels at TechCity in town of Ulster, Kingston Freeman - "A solar panel manufacturer has moved into TechCity and plans to create 100 jobs there within a year, company officials and various government announced on Friday. ..."

February 2010 - Solar industry a shiny spot for job creation, Poughkeepsie Journal - "One of the few bright spots in the effort to create jobs in the mid-Hudson is the nascent solar industry. ..."

February 2010 - School trustee faults lack of notice about funding request, Kingston Freeman - "School district Trustee Edgar Rodriguez is asking how school officials can announce efforts to obtain congressional earmark funding for the district through The Solar Energy Consortium without first consulting the school board. ..."

February 2010 - Workshop presents NY's solar advantages, Times Herald-Record - "The sun was noticeably absent from the sky, but its potential power to alter society at every level was the subject of a standing-room-only workshop about solar energy at SUNY New Paltz Friday. ..."

February 2010 - Solar 'thank you' was premature, Kingston Freeman - "School district Superintendent Maria Rice said an offer from The Solar Energy Consortium to seek federal aid for the district came as a surprise and led to a premature “thank you” to U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey for efforts to secure $470,000 toward a proposed middle school renovation project. ..."

February 2010 - School trustee faults lack of notice about funding request, Kingston Freeman - "School district Trustee Edgar Rodriguez is asking how school officials can announce efforts to obtain congressional earmark funding for the district through The Solar Energy Consortium without first consulting the school board. ..."

January 2010 - Local solar firm gets $7.8M federal contract, Kingston Freeman - "SunWize Technologies has landed a $7.8 million contract to update the solar energy systems at veterans’ hospitals in nine cities, according to the company. ..."

January 2010 - New solar energy company slated to come to Ulster County, Times Herald-Record - "A new solar energy company is supposed to come to town with the help of at least $4 million in federal government funding. ..."

January 2010 - New solar energy firm heading for Kingston, Times Herald-Record - "A new solar energy company is supposed to come to town with the help of at least $4 million in federal government funding. ..."

January 2010 - Hinchey names new chief of staff, Kingston Freeman - "U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey on Monday announced that long-time spokesman Jeff Lieberson would assume duties as the congressman’s chief of staff following the departure of Dan Ahouse. ..."

January 2010 - Solar farm will provide power to Stewart National Guard Base, MidHudson News - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey announced $4 million in new federal investments that are to pay for the construction of a solar farm within the Stewart Air National Guard Base perimeter that will provide a substantial amount of power to alleviate the facility’s energy needs. ..."

December 2009 - SUNY New Paltz spiffs up its solar car, Times Herald-Record - "At SUNY New Paltz's nascent Solar Car Club, small is beautiful. ..."

December 2009 - Solar aid 2 years in the making, Kingston Freeman - "The award of a $600,000 to Prism Solar Technologies last month was the result of a two-year process by the Empire State Development Corp., whose $1.5 million promise of funding to The Solar Energy Consortium has grown to $8 million as companies have come forward with proposals. ..."

December 2009 - $2.8M military contract benefits Ulster solar firm, Source - "Job expansion at Precision Flow Technologies is expected to stay on track with a contract to make the fabricating equipment for production of solar wafers as part of a $2.8 million contract awarded to Saratoga County-based C9 Corp. for development of defense industry projects. ..."

December 2009 - Solar tech firms get federal boost, Times Herald-Record - "The Solar Energy Consortium and its partners are getting almost $3 million in federal funding to continue developing solar and LED technology for the military. ..."

December 2009 - Prism Solar Tech to create more jobs, MidHudson News - "Prism Solar Technologies of Highland, a manufacturer of photovoltaic modules, will invest $5.8 million into the business and create 175 new jobs. ..."

November 2009 - A push to wean big users from fossil fuels , Hudson Valley Biz - "Hospitals and farms have little in common, but they both pay a lot for the energy they use to stay in business. Now, thanks to separate federal grants, they can share the benefits of renewable energy projects..."

October 2009 - Business, government reps talk strategy, Daily Freeman - "The Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference at TechCity on Wednesday drew about 200 participants who discussed how to work with local officials to attract new businesses and technology jobs to the region. ..."

October 2009 - Drive on to develop solar thermal, Hudson Valley Business Journal - "A new business group is forming to drive development of a solar thermal industry in the Hudson Valley and throughout the state: the Solar Thermal Consortium. ..."

October 2009 - Forum at TechCity focuses on solar thermal technology, Daily Freeman - "As the interest in solar power has surged in the last few years, its different technologies have been coming to the forefront. ..."

October 2009 - Solar thermal technology advances, MidHudson News - "As an interest in solar power has surged in the last few years, its different technologies are also coming to the forefront. And solar thermal was getting some due attention Tuesday during a conference at Tech City. ..."

October 2009 - Solar industry shines brightly on NYConsortium brings clean energy, jobs, Time Herald-Record - "Kevin Brady of PrecisionFlow Technologies will be hiring about 25 employees at a job fair Saturday. ..."

October 2009 - Funding will help SUNY students perfect solar car, Daily Freeman - "SUNY New Paltz engineering students are beaming over a $100,000 grant to help them build a better solar-powered vehicle. ..."

October 2009 - Health Alliance receives federal funding for energy-saving measures, MidHudson News - "HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, the umbrella corporation for Benedictine Hospital, The Kingston Hospital and Margaretville Hospital, has received federal funding for energy conservation measures. ..."

October 2009 - $2.25M in federal grants for solar consortium will help land 100 new jobs, Time Herald-Record - "The federal government is committing $2.25 million to The Solar Energy Consortium here to boost its operations and create 100 new jobs in the region. ..."

October 2009 - Hinchey supports stimulus funding for solar energy projects, MidHudson News - "Governor Paterson has targeted $10 million in federal stimulus money for solar energy projects in New York. ..."

October 2009 - SUNY Ulster planning solar-power project, Time Herald-Record - "SUNY Ulster wants to build a solar energy project the size of five football fields, harvesting enough sunlight to power the entire college..."

September 2009 - Hard work and innovation key, Time Herald-Record - "Touting resilience in a part of New York particularly hard-hit by recession, President Barack Obama said Monday that better economic days are coming, thanks to innovation and some help from the government...."

September 2009 - Oates to lead HVEDC, Hudson Valley Business Journal - "Michael Oates of South Salem was appointed president and CEO of The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. in New Windsor and will assume the position on Oct. 12. ..."

September 2009 - Hinchey sees aid starting to flow to region, Daily Freeman - "U.S. Rep Maurice Hinchey expressed optimism about the prospects of economic recovery this week but also frustration over delays in the distribution of federal stimulus money ..."

September 2009 - Solar exec to speak to Ulster chamber, Daily Freeman - "The Ulster County Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast program on solar energy from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Holiday Inn on Washington Avenue ..."

August 2009 - New $5 Million Dollar Federal Investment, ASM International - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) announced that he’s secured a new $5 million federal investment for Binghamton University to further establish the school as a leader in solar energy research and development. ..."

August 2009 - $3.6 Million Dollar Federal Investment for TSEC Partner, Hudson Valley Press - "In an effort to further establish New York as a hub for solar energy research and development, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today announced that he's secured $3.6 million in federal funding for Prism Solar Technologies ..."

August 2009 - HINCHEY ANNOUNCES NEW $3.6 MILLION DOLLAR FEDERAL INVESTMENT, All Business - "In an effort to further establish New York as a hub for solar energy research and development, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today announced that he's secured $3.6 million in federal funding for Prism Solar Technologies, a manufacturing partner of The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC), to create a spin-off company that is expected to create 300 jobs over the next two to three years. ..."

August 2009 - Prism Solar Technologies to get $3.6 Million in Federal Funds, Hudson Valley Photovoltaic Alliance - "In an effort to further establish New York as a hub for solar energy research and development, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today announced that he has secured $3.6 million in federal funding for Prism Solar Technologies, a manufacturing partner of The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC), to create a spin-off company that is expected to create 300 jobs over the next two to three years. ..."

August 2009 - Solar firm gets $3.6M boost, Times Herald-Record - "The Hudson Valley's emerging solar industry is getting a big boost from the federal government. ..."

August 2009 - U.S. Government Invests in Ribbon Cell Startup, PV Society - "Federal funds of $3.6M are being devoted to solar ribbon cell research and production. In military applications, such cells can extend missions and improve logistics since soldiers won't have to carry batteries to re-power equipment. ..."

August 2009 - BU Solar Energy Money, News Channel 34 - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today visited Binghamton University to announce that he's secured a new $5 million federal investment to further establish the school as a leader in solar energy research and development. ..."

August 2009 - Solar firm in line to get $3.6M, Daily Freeman - "Prism Solar Technologies is in line to get $3.6 million in federal funds to start a spin-off business that will create hundreds of new jobs and produce a new solar technology in high demand by the U.S. military, it was announced Tuesday. ..."

August 2009 - TechCity to host ‘green’ development conference, Daily Freeman - "TechCity will host a half-day conference this fall on the future of so-called “green” development in the Hudson Valley..."

July 2009 - Prism Solar lands grant to expand, Westfair Online - "Prism Solar Technologies, a Highland-based developer and manufacturer of solar panels and a novel holographic film that boosts their performance, received a $1.5 million grant from New York state last month..."

July 2009 - Hinchey & State Agencies Announce Provision Congressman Authored in Energy Bill that Would Yield Upwards of $125 Million forNew York State & Private Forests to Limit Impact of Climate Change, House of Representatives - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and state forest and environmental officials today announced the inclusion of a provision the congressman authored in the recently approved ...

July 2009 - TechCity donates office to Solar Energy Consortium, Daily Freeman - "The Solar Energy Consortium, which was formed to draw solar business to Ulster County, has set up an office at TechCity..."

July 2009 - Teaming up for solar power in HV, Westfair Online - "Two important regional economic development agencies joined forces last week, with The Solar Energy Consortium meeting with the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation to begin formally collaborating..."

June 2009 - Powered by the Sun, Kingston Freeman - "Ben Rounds is concerned about problems related to the country’s dependence on foreign oil and environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption, and he believes his generation will have to find the solutions. ..."

June 2009 - Sustainability called key to new economy, Times Herald-Record - "The future of economic prosperity as well as energy independence is in sustainable energy. So said the speakers at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Wednesday at the Inn at Central Valley. ..."

June 2009 - Never been a better time to go solar (p. 12), Hudson Valley Business Journal - "Got Solar? That's OK, we can help you ..."

June 2009 - Solar firm inks TechCity lease, Kingston Freeman - "A solar thermal technology company has signed a lease for space at TechCity. ..."

May 2009 - Hinchey Upbeat About Ulster's Future, Hudson Valley Business Journal - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey didn’t have to tell those attending Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce breakfast how dire things are. ... In particular, Hinchey singled out Prism Solar Technologies, which on Monday unveiled its new 93,000-square-foot manufacturing center in the town of Lloyd. ..."

May 2009 - New York State strives to make solar the future, New Energy World Network - "The emphasis placed upon building a green economy in President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment plan has sparked a wave of interest in the growing renewables sector, with solar continuing to be one of the forerunners. ..."

April 2009 - Prism Solar Expands, Hudson Valley Business Journal - "200 local jobs within two years, growing to a total of 400 in five - that’s the promise (and the power) the renewable energy industry carries for the Hudson Valley economy. ..."

April 2009 - Speakers: Act now, go green, Times Herald-Record - "A flood of new stimulus money promises to revive a stalled green revolution in the region that will generate demand for alternative energy, green buildings and a new green-collar work force, said speakers at a green technology conference. ..."

April 2009 - Prism Solar executive praises new Lloyd home, Times Herald-Record - "It's difficult not to remember Princess Leia's famously holographic plea for help when talking to Rick Lewandowski about his business. Holograms are at the heart of his Prism Solar Technologies, which just purchased the old PLASMACO building in the Town of Lloyd. ..."

March 2009 - Q&A with Mike DiTullo of TSEC, metroGREEN+BUISINESS - "On the outskirts of the small city of Kingston, NY, lies a compound that once belonged to IBM. Once, it hummed with activity that fired the economy of an entire region. Then, in the 1990s, IBM and Kingston parted ways and the compound went silent. ..."

March 2009 - Hinchey secures $4 million in funding for solar power, energy efficiency, Times Herald-Record - "U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-Hurley) announced a bundle of money for the Hudson Valley’s solar energy industry. ..."

March 2009 - New solar manufacturing deals slated to create over 60 jobs in the Hudson Valley, Mid-Hudson News - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey Monday announced that two new solar manufacturing deals will create at least 66 new solar industry jobs in the Hudson Valley this year. ..."

March 2009 - Solar energy initiative to create jobs, Poughkeepsie Journal - "The Hudson Valley's solar energy initiatives took two steps forward Monday, one being jobs and the other, money. ..."

March 2009 - Solar group gets $3.2M more, Kingston Freeman - "U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey on Monday pointed to the Dow stock market drop below 7,000 as the reason another $3.2 million approved by Congress is important in helping the Solar Energy Consortium to work as a front for local businesses in contract negotiations in a high-stakes effort to create technology jobs. ..."

March 2009 - Solar energy firm has new home in Lloyd, Kingston Freeman - "Prism Solar Technologies Inc., a member of The Solar Energy Consortium, has closed a $3.75 million deal to buy the former Panasonic manufacturing center at 180 South St. in the town of Lloyd, which has been vacant since June 2008. ..."

February 2009 - Fair offers green, high-tech jobs, Poughkeepsie Journal - "Here's some good news in a time of recession: There are some jobs out there. And employers in high-tech and "green" areas are recruiting. ..."

February 2009 - Solar money from state not in jeopardy, assemblyman says, Daily Freeman - "The $5 million in economic development funding dedicated to attract the solar energy industry to the Hudson Valley has been left in the state budget and was not cut as part of the deficit-reduction plan approved by the state Assembly, according to Assemblyman Kevin Cahill. ..."

February 2009 - Job fair with new twist, Mid-Hudson News Network - "Hundreds waited in line Friday, many in suits, with resumes in hand, during a renewable energy job fair at SUNY New Paltz. ..."

February 2009 - Solar, high-tech career fair draws 500, Daily Freeman - "Members of the consortium - an Ulster County-based initiative to bring alternative energy to the Northeast and perhaps thousands of jobs to New York state - said during the Renewable Energy/Hi-Tech Jobs Fair on Friday at SUNY New Paltz that layoffs at manufacturing businesses in the region have yielded highly qualified job candidates. ..."

February 2009 - Hundreds seek high-tech jobs at New Paltz fair, Times Herald-Record - "People lined up before 15 "green" members of the consortium, who, said TSEC CEO Vincent Cozzolino, were looking to fill 150 positions - 50 or 60 immediately, with the balance to be filled over the next two to three months. ..."

February 2009 - So few jobs…so many jobseekers, Hudson Valley Business Journal - "Until this past December, engineer and IT specialist Jim Shearer worked at IBM in East Fishkill. On Friday, he joined over 400 other laid-off workers at a job fair organized by The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC), the Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) of the Ulster, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland, the area’s BOCES and community colleges and SUNY New Paltz. ..."

February 2009 - SUNY Science Fair: Igniting the 'lightbulbs' of young minds, Hudson Valley Business Journal - "For the seventh year in a row SUNY New Paltz played host to some potential future students as the university's School of Science and Engineering hosted several hundred 7th and 8th graders at the "New Faces of Engineering" fair. Students came from Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan and Rockland Counties on February 18 for the event. ..."

February 2009 - Plugging into the stimulus, HV Biz - "The math is still being worked out, but about $65 billion in direct funds and tax breaks is being distributed nationally for solar energy projects through the federal stimulus package. It may mean a far brighter economic future for the Hudson Valley and New York state, say entrepreneurs already working at solar industries. And the benefits appear to run from the grass roots entrepreneur to the industrial endeavor. ..."

February 2009 - Solar wind at their backs, HV Biz - "Holding a jobs fair in the current economic climate could be viewed as a measure of success for a burgeoning solar industry in the Hudson Valley, say political and business leaders who helped arrange the event at SUNY-New Paltz Feb. 6. But they say it is just a beginning of the employment opportunities they expect to develop in the region in coming months and years. ..."

February 2009 - Hinchey details some stimulus aid, Daily Freeman - "As layoffs accumulate in the private sector and the state Legislature negotiates a budget likely to cut jobs from the public sector, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey outlined some of the impacts of President Barack Obama’s stimulus bill on New York Monday, including money coming to school districts. ..."

February 2009 - Ulster County executive urges bipartisanship, Daily Freeman - "In his first address to the Ulster County Legislature, County Executive Michael Hein on Wednesday urged lawmakers to put partisan politics aside in favor of cooperation as the county struggles against an unprecedented financial crisis. ..."

February 2009 - Zoning amendment necessary for TechCity plan, Daily Freeman - "A proposed revitalization of TechCity, the former IBM-Kingston plant, would require a zoning amendment to tailor space to the needs of prospective clients, representatives of the sprawling facility say. ..."

January 2009 - Solar industry getting brighter in Hudson Valley, Times Herald-Record - "The Solar Energy Consortium mobilized in 2007 with an aggressive economic goal: Turn the Hudson Valley into a solar energy powerhouse. ..."

January 2009 - Solar effort getting boost, Kingston Freeman - "Gov. David Paterson on Monday announced that $5 million in funding would be used toward solar-industry training and job creation in five counties, including Ulster and Dutchess. ..."

January 2009 - Ulster BOCES boosting solar training, Kingston Freeman - "ULSTER BOCES will use $415,000 in state funding to establish a training schedule that will allow four other BOCES to start programs that help students learn how to handle and install solar panels. ..."

January 2009 - Resort/housing developer may seek tax relief, Kingston Freeman - "Developers on Tuesday left open the possibility that tax breaks could be requested for an “adaptive reuse” proposal to convert the former Williams Lake Hotel in Rosendale into a $200 million luxury hotel and residential subdivision by 2011. ..."

January 2009 - Hinchey Helps Create New Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition, Hudson Valley Press - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today announced that he has helped establish the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) -- a new focused, action-based caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives committed to advancing a legislative agenda that will bring about dramatic progressive change in energy and environmental policy while helping to grow the economy. ..."

January 2009 - Hinchey's committee assignment could benefit local solar energy effort, Kingston Freeman - "U.S. REP. Maurice Hinchey has been appointed to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, which he believes will put him in a position to help The Solar Energy Consortium secure some of the $50 million in grants the nonprofit operation still needs to build a renewable energy manufacturing industry in Ulster County. ..."

January 2009 - What the governor's plans mean to you, Poughkeepsie Journal - (ENERGY section) "Issue: Paterson hopes to implement an ambitious energy plan - nicknamed"45 by 15" - that entails New York meets 45 percent of its electricity needs through improved energy efficiency and clean renewable energy by 2015. ..."

January 2009 - Federal aid sought for TechCity, Kingston Freeman - "... Schumer cited The Solar Energy Consortium, which is endeavoring to bring jobs to the region and alternative energy to the Northeast, as a potential beneficiary. ..."

December 2008 - All the news that’s fit to fill space with, Kingston Freeman - "... The nonprofit Solar Energy Consortium said in November that there will be hundreds of jobs coming to Ulster County. All the group needs is love, patience, more time and more money — and for solar energy to take off. ..."

December 2008 - New Managing Director For Solar Consortium, Alternative Energy - "Michael J. DiTullo has joined The Solar Energy Consortium in Kingston, N.Y., as managing director for business attraction and government relations. In this capacity, DiTullo will focus on strengthening relations with elected officials and economic development agencies across New York State. ..."

December 2008 - Solar group signs up DiTullo, Poughkeepsie Journal - "The Solar Energy Consortium has hired Michael DiTullo to fill a new post. ..."

December 2008 - DiTullo named to TSEC post, Mid-Hudson News – "Michael DiTullo, who in the past headed up the Orange County Partnership and later Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress, has been named as managing director for Business Attraction and Government Relations for the Solar Energy Consortium. ..."

December 2008 - DiTullo joins The Solar Energy Consortium as managing director, Times Herald-Record - "Michael J. DiTullo – who for 20 years served as president and CEO of two regional economic development corporations -- has joined The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) as Managing Director, Business Attraction and Government Relations, it was announced today by TSEC CEO Vincent Cozzolino. ..."

December 2008 - DiTullo joins The Solar Energy Consortium, Times Herald-Record - "Michael J. DiTullo, long a force for economic development and job creation in the Hudson Valley, has joined The Solar Energy Consortium. ..."

December 2008 - DiTullo joins Solar Energy Consortium, Kingston Freeman - "Michael J. DiTullo – who for 20 years served as president and CEO of two regional economic development corporations -- has joined The Solar Energy Consortium  as managing director, Business Attraction and Government Relations. ..."

November 2008 - Ulster County Legislature committee boosts spending in 2009 budget, Kingston Freeman - "... The single largest funding allocation approved Monday was $150,000 for The Solar Energy Consortium, which was allocated the full $150,000 pot of money in the contingency fund earmarked for “legislative incentives.” ..."

November 2008 - Ulster County’s green tech could be economic silver lining, Mid-Hudson News - "The economic news across the nation and the region appears to be more dire every day as more and more jobs evaporate. ..."

November 2008 - Job creation will take time, solar consortium leader, Kingston Freeman - "The chief executive office of The Solar Energy Consortium called for patience from Ulster County leaders on Tuesday, saying it will take more time and money to build up the capacity for the industry to take off and create hundreds of jobs in Ulster County. ..."

September 2008 - After crisis, local 'green' firms, job market could thrive, Times Herald-Record - "Strong job opportunities await Hudson Valley residents if the nation can weather the financial crisis and adopt the mindset and attitudes needed to compete in the emerging renewable-energy and sustainable-living markets, say regional economic developers. ..."

September 2008 - House OKs $2.4 million for solar firms, Kingston Freeman - "The House has approved $2.4 million in funding for C9 Corp. and PrecisionFlow Technologies, two companies involved in The Solar Energy Consortium, an Ulster County-based manufacturing initiative. ..."

September 2008 - Hein announces revitalization plan for Ulster , Kingston Freeman - "County executive candidate Michael Hein says "it can't take five years to get a shovel in the ground in Ulster County" in a competitive, global economy. ..."

September 2008 - New York's solar push may get Blue, EE Times - "Following the IC slowdown, New York is turning its attention towards solar, especially in the Hudson Valley. ..."

August 2008 - Ulster to welcome solar module maker, Times Herald Record -  "Question: What's thin, solar-powered and could mean 400 new jobs within a year in Ulster County? Answer: An amorphous solar module. ..."

August, 2008 - Sol Train, Saugerties Times - "Area politicians and economic development officials claimed a major victory in their efforts to turn Ulster County into a hub for the solar energy industry on Wednesday when they announced plans for a new research and manufacturing business. ..."

August 2008 - Solar Thin Films plans 36MW a-Si module plant, PV Tech - "Solar Thin Films, Inc. is to establish a 36MW, amorphous silicon thin film module production plant in Ulster County, New York, U.S. Solar Thin Films will employ module manufacturing equipment from its Hungarian based subsidiary Kraft Electronikai Srt. The company said it would utilize the new facility to also develop its copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) panels. ..."

August 2008 - Solar Thin Films, Enters Into Agreement With Ulster County, New York to Establish a Solar Module Manufacturing Facility, Yahoo Finance - "Solar Thin Films, Inc. (OTC BB:SLTN.OB - News), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of manufacturing equipment for the production of "thin-film" amorphous silicon photovoltaic modules, announced today the signing of an agreement with Ulster County, New York, for the establishment of a solar module manufacturing plant. ..."

July, 2008 - Valley View: Conference Examines Good and Bad, Hudson Valley Business - "Prospects for Ulster County are bright but precarious, accord­ing to a panel of officials discussing the state of the county at a chamber of commerce confab this week. ..."

July, 2008 - Hinchey Secures House Panel's Approval of $2.9 Million For The Solar Energy Consortium & Its Partners, U.S. House of Representatives press release - "Continuing his ongoing efforts to establish New York as a national and international leader for solar energy research and development, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today announced he's secured the House Appropriations Committee's approval of $2.9 million for The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) and its partners. ..."

July, 2008 - $2.9M targeted for local solar industry, Times Herald-Record — Rep. Maurice Hinchey announced Wednesday that he's secured the House Appropriations Committee's approval of $2.9 million for The Solar Energy Consortium, or TSEC, and its partners.

June, 2008 - Solar energy future still bright in state, Albany Times Union - "Despite departure of DayStar, General Electric, TerraWatt and others work to capitalize on the growing demand for solar power. ..."

June, 2008 - Help For Businesses to Produce Renewable Energy, Hudson Valley Press - "Governor David A. Paterson today announced an agreement with the Legislature on landmark energy legislation that will authorize increased development of renewable energy with a process called net metering. ..."

June, 2008 - New York City Solar Summit looks 'Outside the Barrel', CUNY Newswire - "The City University of New York’s Center for Sustainable Energy convened the 2nd annual NYC Solar Summit today at the National Museum of the American Indian.  ..."

June, 2008 - Hinchey to Keynote NYC Solar Summit, Hudson Valley Press - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) will deliver the keynote address at the second annual New York City Solar Summit tomorrow ..."


May, 2008 -  Power player: Assembly energy chief takes on the grid, Hudson Valley Business -  "New York State could begin solving its energy problems immediately through conservation programs so ratepayers spend less for energy while being more comfortable in their businesses and homes, said the new chairman of the state Assembly Energy Committee." ...

May, 2008 - SELLING OUT (of the country): Exporting grows in Kingston area, Kingston Freeman - "STATISTICS released by the U.S. Department of Commerce shows export sales in the "Kingston Metropolitan Area" rose by nearly 40 percent from 2005 to 2006." ...

May, 2008 - Solar Energy Tax Credits, Hudson Valley Press - "Continuing his effort to further establish New York's emerging solar industry, which he helped begin and foster, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today helped the House pass legislation that will provide significant tax credits for solar research and development as well as for the purchase of solar products."  ...

May, 2008 - Hinchey receives local ‘green’ award, Mid-Hudson News - "Rep. Maurice Hinchey received a Green Leadership Award from the Town of Rosendale’s Commission for Conservation and Environment during its 2008 Earthfest Saturday." ...

May, 2008 - It's time to catch up with the rest of the world, Woodstock Times - "We hear a lot of talk about sustainability and clean energy these days, but clean energy sources such as wind and solar continue to contribute less than a measly one percent to our energy mix." ...

May, 2008 - State money on track: Earmarks solid for two of three projects, Hudson valley Press - "Despite fears expressed by the governor that “We are running out of money,” it appears funding for a trio of important Hudson Valley business endeavors are safe for the 2008-2009 fiscal year budget approved April 9, but still working its way through scrutiny by budget officers." ...

April 2008 - U.S. must reduce dependency on fossil fuels, Hinchey says, Kinston Freeman - "The United States needs to undergo a "new industrial revolution" to move the country away from fossil fuels, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey told the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday." ...

April 2008 - Hinchey Statement on New York Legislature's Passage of Budget With Funds For The Solar Energy Consortium, U.S. House of Representatives - "Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today released the following statement regarding the New York State Legislature's passage of a budget including funding for The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC)." ...

April 2008 - Gas-driven engine, Hudon Valley Business News - " A smart entrepreneur begins working on a hi-tech gizmo in his garage, financed by a home equity loan and credit card debt. A decade later, the business has grown to employ more than 100 workers in a $40 million- to $50 million-a-year operation." ...

March 2008 - Ulster County sets goals for solar consortium, Kingston Freeman - "Ulster County lawmakers voted unanimously Wednesday night to set benchmarks for progress in return for the taxpayer money the county is providing the Solar Energy Consortium." ...

March 2008 - Ulster Legislature to vote on agreement for Solar Energy Consortium services, Mid-Hudson News - The Ulster County Legislature will vote this week on authorizing $200,000 for “specific Solar Consortium related services”.  The money will meet a matching requirement for a $450,000 federal funding being secured through Congressman Maurice Hinchey. ...

February, 2008 - Solar firm hopes to bring 400 jobs to Ulster - The Solar Energy Consortium announced a partnership with Prism Solar Technologies Inc. on Monday, a move officials said could bring 140 jobs to Ulster County within three years and more than 400 jobs within five years. ...

February, 2008 - Solar energy company hopes to bring 400 jobs to Ulster - TOWN OF ULSTER - A manufacturer is to announce on Monday that it will join the Ulster County-based Solar Energy Consortium and set up an operation here that could create more than 400 jobs within five years, according to U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey. ...

January, 2008 - Cornell partners with other schools to promote New York's solar energy industry - Cornell will join five other New York universities in providing research support to The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC), a new industry-driven, nonprofit organization that provides leadership, organization, resources and support to establish a major solar energy industry cluster in Kingston, N.Y. ...

January, 2008 - CUNY Joins Statewide Solar Effort To Promote Research, Economic Development and Jobs - The City University of New York has joined The Solar Energy Consortium to create a new research and economic development partnership between solar energy companies and academic institutions across the state, in order to dramatically advance the solar industry in New York. ...

September, 2007 - ESD ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT SOLAR-RELATED FIRMS - "Empire State Development today announced its commitment to provide up to $1.5 million in support of solar-related companies. The funds will be available directly to companies that relocate to the Hudson Valley." ...

September, 2007 - Cahill Announces State Support for Solar Energy Consortium - Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D – Ulster, Dutchess) announced a major step forward for The Solar Energy Consortium today. The Empire State Development Corporation has committed $1.5 million that the Consortium will use to attract solar companies to the region." ...

August, 2007 - Major Energy Research Project Heads to Area, Tech Valley News - "The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) - a public-private partnership - aims to be a major player in the rapidly growing solar energy research and development industry. Its initial research operation, to be based at a 300,000-square-foot at TechCity, in the town of Ulster, is expected to initially create 300-500 jobs with expectations that the project could create thousands of jobs in the region within the next several years." ...