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." ...