ITHACA, N.Y.—The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County has been named the “clean energy hub” for the Southern Tier, a designation that comes with a sizable grant to help it fulfill that mission.
The exact amount of $3,516,454 was announced in a press release Friday afternoon. Each of the state’s 10 regions had at least one “clean energy hub” designated to serve as regional coordinator for NYSERDA and the greater state government’s efforts. Across all regions, the total amount awarded was over $52 million—most regions received similar amounts, except New York City with its larger urban population.
According to the release, designation as a clean energy hub means each organization will “serve as centers of outreach, awareness, and education…