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wxxinews.org > 2026-02-24 > solar-energy-fact-versus-fiction

Solar energy: Fact versus fiction

2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (253+ words) Solar energy: Fact versus fiction'WXXI News Solar energy: Fact versus fiction 12:00: Solar energy: Fact versus fiction 1:00: Young professionals on redefining service in 2026 We've heard a lot of commentary about solar from elected leaders on this program in recent weeks. Some…...

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wxxinews.org > local-news > 2026-02-19 > hochul-pulls-robotaxi-expansion-from-her-budget-proposal

In reversal, Hochul says no way on Waymo outside New York City

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (386+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul has spiked plans to allow companies like Waymo to test self-driving cars outside the Big Apple. Hochul had first pitched the plan in her State of the State address last month. A Siena Research poll released earlier…...

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wxxinews.org > new-york-public-news-network > 2026-02-15 > controversial-tesla-factory-in-buffalo-finally-meets-job-requirements

Controversial Tesla factory in Buffalo finally meets job requirements

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1123+ words) Last year, New York lawmakers were delighted to beat up on Tesla. Democratic legislators introduced bills to claw back some of the $1 billion the state spent to build a massive factory in Buffalo and revoke licenses to operate its electric…...

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wxxinews.org > local-news > 2026-02-04 > spencerport-school-district-voters-reject-another-electric-bus-proposal

Spencerport school district voters reject another electric bus proposal

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (404+ words) A local school district is under strain as voters reject a proposition to buy electric school buses ahead of an approaching deadline for New York school districts to transition to zero-emission bus fleets. On Tuesday, voters in the Spencerport Central…...

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wxxinews.org > local-news > 2025-12-30 > as-2026-arrives-schools-expect-to-grapple-with-electric-buses-heat-and-power-grid

As 2026 arrives, schools expect to grapple with electric buses, heat, and power grid

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (570+ words) As schools consider how to address two state mandates this coming year " one for electric buses, and another for responding to rising temperatures " limitations on building infrastructure and the broader electrical grid pose complications. Schools across New York state have…...

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wxxinews.org > new-york-public-news-network > 2025-11-24 > ny-talks-over-tesla-buffalo-plant-sputter-in-fits-and-starts

NY talks over Tesla Buffalo plant sputter in ‘fits and starts’

2+ mon, 4+ week 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…...

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wxxinews.org > local-news > 2025-10-14 > more-hydrogen-fuel-cell-buses-are-on-the-way-as-rgrta-lands-state-grant

More hydrogen fuel cell buses are on the way as RGRTA lands state grant

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (265+ words) New York state is providing more money for RGRTA to buy additional hydrogen fuel cell buses. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced funding awards for several transit providers across the state. Included in that was $17.5 million for the Rochester-Genesee Regional…...

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wxxinews.org > show > connections > 2025-09-25 > ev-credits-on-the-way-out-whats-next-for-car-buyers

EV credits on the way out; what’s next for car buyers?

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (61+ words) Republicans and Congress are ending the federal credit for electric vehicle purchases. It will be gone in just days. Meanwhile, some auto dealers had predicted rising prices based on tariffs. So what is the state of the car buying market?...

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wxxinews.org > 2025-09-15 > understanding-the-trump-administrations-mixed-signals-on-solar

Understanding the Trump administration's mixed signals on solar

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (166+ words) 12:00 Understanding the Trump administration's mixed signals on solar 1:00 The debate over allowing AI to write our music Tax credits: on or off? Solar projects: full speed ahead, paused, or scrapped entirely? Depending on the day, the headlines have been wildly…...

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wxxinews.org > local-news > 2025-09-04 > rochester-halts-rooftop-solar-projects-in-the-wake-of-federal-renewable-energy-incentive-cuts

Rochester halts rooftop solar projects in the wake of federal renewable energy incentive cuts

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (350+ words) The city of Rochester is halting solar energy projects it had sought to pursue this year amid federal changes to renewable energy tax credits. The city issued a request for proposals for rooftop solar panel systems at three sites: Blue…...