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Cahill Invites Local Employers to Meet With New York Power Authority, Albany NanoTech and NYSERDA on Wednesday, November 9th

Albany – Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) will be hosting a forum for local employers on Wednesday, November 9th from 10am – 12:30pm in the Garden Room at the Governor Clinton Building in Kingston. Presenters from...

Cahill Brings New Energy Innovation and Job Opportunities to Region

Albany – Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) touted recent changes in New York’s energy landscape as important job creation opportunities for Hudson Valley employers. The New York Power Authority’s low cost power program,...

FEMA Extends Flood Relief Deadlines; State Should Do the Same with Fracking

Albany – Assembly Energy Chair Kevin Cahill reiterated his call for the Department of Environmental Conservation to extend the public review period for proposed regulations on hydrofracking: “Time is running out to weigh in on the Department of...

Assembly Energy Committee Chair Issues Statement on New NYPA Leadership

Assemblymember Kevin Cahill, Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, released a statement today regarding Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to recommend Gil Quiniones as President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Power Authority (NYPA). "Governor...

Innovative Energy Efficiency Financing Program Seen As Jobs Engine

Albany – Yesterday in a speech on New York’s economic future, former President Bill Clinton spoke at length about New York’s groundbreaking Green Jobs Green New York on-bill recovery law championed Assembly Energy Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster /...

Assembly Energy Chair Calls For More Time To Review Fracking Regulations

(Albany, NY) Assembly Energy Chair Kevin Cahill issued the following statement in response to the Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed regulations: “New Yorkers deserve more time to review and weigh in on the Department of Environmental...

Power Plant Siting Law Includes Stringent Environment and Health Protections

Assemblymember Kevin Cahill, Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, joined by several environmental and community organizations, highlighted provisions in the recently passed power plant siting law that will put in place regulations to reduce greenhouse...

Statement From Assembly Energy Chair Kevin Cahill On NYPA Rate Proposal

(Albany, NY) “By advancing this rate increase at this time, the New York Power Authority determined that it is in the public interest to ensure that it has the resources necessary to maintain and modernize its facilities for the production and delivery...

Solar Jobs Act Is a Cost Effective Solution to Soaring Energy Prices Caused by Heat Wave

Albany – As New York endured another day of crushing heat that strained the state’s electric grid and drove energy prices to astronomical levels, Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) called for the passage of the Solar...

Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill On The Lifting Of The Fracking Moratorium

(Albany, NY) The decision by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Executive to lift the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") is misguided and premature. For the last several years, we have known that certain aspects of fracking...

Assembly Energy Committee Passes Legislation Mandating an Immediate Review of Consumer Protections for Utility Shutoffs

Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D – Ulster, Dutchess), Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, announced today that the Committee voted to advance two pieces of legislation (A.7777 and A.7778) that would mandate an immediate and continuing review...

Assembly Committees Convene Hearing on Hudson Transmission Power Project

New York City – Today three Assembly Committees convened a public hearing to examine a proposal to link New York City's power grid to New Jersey's via a seven mile long cable under the Hudson River, which would connect the New York Power Authority's...

Recharge New York to Make Power For Jobs More Efficient, Effective and Accountable

Albany – Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) highlighted the creation of the Recharge New York Program, a groundbreaking approach designed to help businesses meet their energy needs in the most efficient manner possible....

Legislature Approves Replacement for Power For Jobs

Albany – Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) announced the Legislature has approved legislation to create the Recharge New York Program, a groundbreaking approach designed to help businesses meet their energy needs in the...

Recharge New York Provides a Replacement for Power For Jobs

Albany – Two years after the commencement of a long series of public hearings, roundtable discussions and negotiations, Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess), announced an agreement on legislation to create the Recharge New...

Cahill Blasts Plan for Power Line Under Hudson River

Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D- Ulster, Dutchess), Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, reiterated his strong opposition to the plan by New York City, the New York Power Authority and Hudson River Transmission Partners to construct a power...

Cahill Continues Work as Chair of Assembly Energy Committee

Albany – The 2011 Legislative Session began this week with Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) continuing to serve as Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee. This marks the fourth consecutive session he has taken the lead in developing...

Assembly Passes Legislation Building on New York's Leadership in Energy Efficiency

Albany – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster / Dutchess), Chair of the Assembly Energy Committee, announced that the State Assembly passed two key measures aimed at furthering New York State’s leadership on energy efficiency. The bills will offer...

Cahill Renews Call for Open Conference Committee on Power For Jobs Reform

Albany – Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) renewed his call for the Senate and Governor to resume negotiations on Power For Jobs reform in an open, public joint conference committee. He also released a letter to New York...

Cahill Renews Call for Open Conference Committee on Power For Jobs Reform

Albany – Assembly Energy Committee Chair Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) renewed his call for the Senate and Governor to resume negotiations on Power For Jobs reform in an open, public joint conference committee. The Assembly, which called for the...

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