NYSERDA Wins Awards Creates Jobs

Ed Lynch Wednesday, October 17, 2012

To show appreciation for the hard work in research and development of new power alternatives, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has been awarded two 2012 State Leadership in Clean Energy (SLICE) Awards for programs promoting wind power and a clean-energy-focused business incubator program.

The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) chose seven different projects from five states that continually strive for the best in alternative energy solutions. Within these seven projects, two were chosen from New York. The first, the Clean Energy Business Incubator Initiative, the second, the On-Site Wind Market Development Program, were selected for the role of advancing technology, finance and clean energy policy in the state, according to CESA.

Speaking about the award and the work that is being accomplished, Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO, of NYSERDA said, “We are very appreciative and proud that CESA has recognized NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Business Incubator Initiative and the On-Site Wind Market Development Programs, and the role both have played in promoting clean energy and economic development in New York State. Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, the State is committed to investing in innovation that will stimulate the cleantech economy, expand its renewable energy portfolio and provide environmental stewardship.”

On of the programs - The Clean Energy Business Incubator - has worked with 94 clients in the past three years, helping the start-ups raise a total of $74 million in private funds while creating 48 new products and 193 new jobs. Some of these firms have since graduated from the incubators and achieved national exposure.

A reception will be held on Oct. 22nd to present The SLICE awards to the winners. This will be during the CESA Fall Members Meeting in Albany, hosted by NYSERDA.

Edwardl@longislandyellowpages.com

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