ALBANY--The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced two major initiatives that will help strengthen the evolving renewable energy arena in New York State.
These initiatives grew out of the efforts and recommendations of Lt. Governor Paterson’s Renewable Energy Task Force. The goal of the Task Force is to identify and recommend ways of expanding the state’s use of renewable energy and alternative fuels. The Task Force is evaluating current renewable energy policies and recommending improvements.
New York State is initiating a $6-million clean energy workforce training initiative. NYSERDA will invest more than $4 million in a range of clean energy sectors from PV, to small wind, to biogas energy systems. An additional $2 million is included in the Governor's Executive Budget targeted at developing the solar workforce through programs at community colleges across New York State. These efforts will help develop a workforce which can design, install and maintain renewable energy systems and ensure successful implementation and promotion of these technologies in New York State.
The second initiative is expected to be established through recommendations from the Renewable Energy Task Force, advising that New York should build on the competitive advantage of our scientific and academic research institutions and help expand their role in clean energy technology development.
To help fulfill these recommendations, NYSERDA is seeking to establish a Wind Energy Research and Testing Center in New York. Still in the preliminary stages of discussion and planning, the Center would catalyze and support research for example, in advanced materials, power electronics, turbine design, wind forecasting, and environmental impact assessment. The proposed Center would also provide resources to test new products and help provide a highly skilled workforce to meet the needs of this growing industry.
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