At AEC 2022, high stakes for new energy-storage tech
By GREGORY ZELLER // Albany has awarded $16.6 million to five “long-duration energy-storage projects” – with another $17 million teed up for projects that can harness and store renewable energy….
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No. 719: On Breathalyzers, hydrogen hubs and trail mix, at the virtual end of a never-ending summer
Time’s up: Welcome, friends, to the end – the fifth Wednesday of August and final day of summer’s penultimate month. Yes, it’s Aug. 31 out there, a virtual last…
AEC 2022 gets the clean-energy band back together
By GREGORY ZELLER // And now back to our regularly scheduled low-carbon economy, already in progress. Four years since last gathering in person – and 14 months since a post-pandemic…
No. 712: Artistic Napoleon, iron lungs and overlooked inventors, with opportunity blowing in the wind
Away we go: Welcome to Friday, dear readers, and not just any Friday but the last Friday in July – and your last Innovate Long Island newsletter for 10…
No. 697: Solar power shines, oceans rise and You Only Live Twice – once, if you don’t lay off the doughnuts
Bro, you lift? Welcome to Wednesday, iron-pumping innovators, as we add a few weight plates and powerlift our way through another busy workweek. We’re here to trim the fat…
Albany turns to residents to sharpen EV master plan
By GREGORY ZELLER // An “online resource center” will help Albany plan New York’s electric-vehicle destiny – and, hopefully, qualify for $175 million in federal funding. The New York State…
Energy Department veteran to lead wind consortium
By GREGORY ZELLER // A former U.S. Department of Energy bigwig will temporarily lead an ambitious New York-based consortium focused on maximizing the nation’s promising offshore-wind industry. The National Offshore…
LI ceremony kicks off state’s first offshore-wind farm
By GREGORY ZELLER // The future of the national energy industry is now rising off the Long Island coast. Construction of the South Fork Wind Farm – officially, New York’s…
With billions blowing around, Albany inks wind deals
By GREGORY ZELLER // For the second time in one week, New York has surged toward its offshore-wind destiny – this time, finalizing megawatt power contracts with billion-dollar implications. A…
Ambitious nonprofit spins in center of LI’s windstorm
By GREGORY ZELLER // A new Long Island-based nonprofit organization is aiming to become an online hub for offshore wind-generated power – generated not just off the Island, but across…
So much to gain, everything to lose in offshore wind
By MICHAEL H. SAHN // There’s big news off Long Island’s shorelines, where the development of offshore–wind power will lead the Island to the front of the line in achieving…
No. 594: The masks come off, biotech pioneers unite and the circus comes to town (plus, chocolate cake!)
You’re getting warmer, comrade: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we work our way through this – dare we say “summerlike?” – week of socioeconomic innovation. It’s May 19…
Biden’s offshore wind plan shines bright on Long Island
By GREGORY ZELLER // The Biden Administration has announced an ambitious plan to dramatically increase the use of offshore wind power along the East Coast – and stakeholders of all…
No. 570: In which Kellogg’s, Cracker Jack snacks and tartar sauce all get a taste – and science strikes back
Will this never end? Yes, it will, dear readers! Not only does this latest wintry workweek wrap up today, but the snow does, too – and, lo and behold,…
No. 569: Enter the Phantom, feel the winds and meet the PTA, with cabbage (sorry)
February thaw: Welcome to Wednesday, dear readers, as we enjoy a brief respite from this brutal Winter of 2021 – yes, more snow is on the way – and…