News

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 - Creating jobs in the valley, Poughkeepsie Journal - "If the people at The Solar Energy Consortium have it figured right, this will be a year in which several initiatives ripen into an estimated 200 jobs in the Hudson Valley. ..."

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 - Valley Views: Solar energy burns brightly for new jobs, Poughkeepsie Journal - "The Solar Energy Consortium, a nonprofit corporation headquartered in the Hudson Valley, was organized because progressive private, public and academic leaders realize we must decarbonize our energy supply and at the same time attract high-tech sustainable green jobs to our region. ..."

February 2009 - Editorial: Stimulus is signed; is the mid-Hudson ready?, Poughkeepsie Journal - "With one signature comes one mountain of money - and one unprecedented chance for the mid-Hudson Valley, and the rest of the country, to make the most of it. ..."

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 - Ulster firm names exec to draw business, cash, 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." ...