Fostering Economic
Development - Inaugural Series Takes a Look at Community Sized Energy Projects
Oneonta, New
York; February 28, 2011- A new company that is dedicated to facilitating
economic development in the region, announced today that they will be hosting
information sessions to discuss community sized renewable energy projects and
the workforce growth that can result from these projects.
These all-day sessions are aimed at giving local officials
and business leaders an overview of the various energy projects that have the
potential to be developed in the region. The forums will be presented at the
Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta.
Wind Energy April
17, 2012
Solar & Geothermal June
19, 2012
Biofuels September 18, 2012
Workforce Development Initiative November 13, 2012
Local governments are faced with making important decisions
regarding their economic development goals. This issue could impact job
creation, better life quality and maintaining the rural atmosphere. It is
important that officials understand the key issues that could have a bearing on
their decision making process. This inaugural series sets out to present the
basic information required by officials when presented with community sized renewable
energy projects.
Anna Marie Lusins-McLachlan, Director of Business
Development of the Hometown Energy Group said, “We have to talk about Renewable
Energy, we have to talk about workforce development because that is where we
are.” She also added that “It is important that people learn about all forms of
energy in planning for the future of the region.” This is especially true with the Governor of
New York State encouraging a balanced energy policy for the state. Ms. Lusins-McLachlan
has spoken in public before about landowner rights; she sees the series as
opening another option for landowners to utilize their properties for energy
development under a multi-land use strategy. Under this strategy landowners
will have the ability to continue farming by utilizing anaerobic digestors as
an energy source while municipalities will learn about the different energy
resource options that would be applicable to their locale.
The Director of HEG’s Environmental Affairs Uni Blake was
quick to remind that “All energy development projects come with unique
challenges,” she added that “Whatever applicable energy project that a locality
chooses; there will be those that staunchly support it and those that oppose
it.” She stressed that these forums will
give those charged with making decisions the information that they need to make
informed decisions.
As communities in the region move forward in defining their
energy needs along with economic development strategies, it is important that
local official understand the energy development options that have the
potential for being presented to them for permitting and siting regulations. Presentations
will by speakers who are experts in their fields.
Registration is will be open to public on first come first
serve basis after the invited participants have had a chance to register. There
will be a $25 charge to cover the cost of the food and refreshments. Please
send your registration request to info@HometownEG.com
Hometown Energy Group is a company dedicated to fostering
regional economic growth through community sized energy development projects
and the industries that can be developed as a result. The company is located in
Otsego County. Its mission is to facilitate the economic growth through
workforce training and development initiatives. To learn more about Hometown
Energy Group, visit the group’s website, www.hometowneg.com
Media enquiries:
Anna Marie Lusins-McLachlan
Email: Info@hometowneg.com
Web: www.hometowneg.com
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