1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (610+ words) WAMC NYSERDA seeks to bring more clean energy projects online amid federal headwinds The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is launching a new effort to bring more large-scale renewable energy projects online. NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (269+ words) Driverless ride-hailing vehicles " popularly known as robotaxis " are showing up in a growing number of cities. Several of the largest technology companies in the world are leading the charge using their deep pockets both to put vehicles on the streets…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (708+ words) Far from moaning and groaning about the rising prices for oil-based products and the looming shortages, I celebrate anything that will cut into our consumption of fossil fuel based products. To explain myself, I need a slight digression. "Dear Everything…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (234+ words) The sources of U. S. electricity production have changed dramatically over the past 15 years and continue to change as the political winds blow in different directions. In 2010, coal accounted for approximately 45% of total U. S. utility-scale electricity generation. Coal-fired capacity peaked in 2011 and then…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (249+ words) WAMC Utility solar continues to expand Utility-scale solar power is the fastest-growing source of electricity in the U. S. Well over half of all new U. S. electric capacity added in 2025 was utility-scale solar. As of late 2025, total utility-scale solar capacity surpassed 153 GW, enough…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (183+ words) Installing solar panels on bodies of water has the potential to generate large amounts of renewable energy. Among other benefits, floating solar has the advantage of not taking up land that has other uses. However, there are potential interactions between…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (205+ words) The global growth of electric cars has continued to rise over the past year, increasing by 20% over 2024. Worldwide, 20. 7 million EVs were sold, constituting nearly 23% of all light vehicle sales. EV sales on the rise The global growth of electric cars…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (517+ words) After years of debate, a large-scale solar project in Rensselaer County'has been cancelled. WAMC's Samantha Simmons reports. A solar farm slated for 511 Mc Chesney Ave. Ext. in Brunswick will not move forward. After nearly three years of back and forth…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (77+ words) A large-scale solar project in Rensselaer County has been cancelled'WAMC A large-scale solar project in Rensselaer County has been cancelled. A solar farm slated for 511 Mc Chesney Ave. Ext. in Brunswick will not move forward. After nearly three years of…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (916+ words) The state-owned Tesla factory in Buffalo is once again in flux. The electric automaker, which is behind on its job requirements, has been renegotiating its lease with state officials for the last two years. A resolution seemed close " state officials…...