Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy
Toward a 100% Renewable Energy New York
Ruth Foster and Merton Simpson have submitted SHARE’s Testimony to the Environmental Conservation Hearing on Executive Budget Appropriations for 2023 – 2024. “We call for the legislature to shut down the Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant (SASP) that heats and cools the Capitol and Empire State Plaza in Albany, and to fund the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood Read More …
On February 8th, New York lost a dedicated public servant and a remarkable human being. Ward Stone was a wildlife pathologist with the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for over four decades and authored more than 250 peer-reviewed articles. He studied the pathways by which toxins like PCBs and lead enter the environment, and Read More …
Update: Video recording of the forum. Ruth Foster and Merton Simpson will present a public forum on ongoing projects of the Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy (SHARE) on Monday, November 14, 7-8pm, at Albany UU and on Zoom. The event, hosted by Albany UU’s Green Sanctuary Team, provides an opportunity to learn about: SHARE’s Read More …
The August 2022 SHARE Community Newsletter includes updates on the Renewable Capital Act, the declaration of part of Sheridan Hollow as a Brownfield Opportunity Area, and a study of feasibility of installing district geothermal in 100 or so buildings in Sheridan Hollow.
In an April 18 press conference, state and county legislators were joined by Sheridan Hollow community activists, including several from SHARE, in promoting the Renewable Capital Act (RCA), which was introduced in the legislature in February. Part of the press conference was captured in two videos (see below). Assembly members John McDonald and Pat Fahy described Read More …
New York State has taken some important steps to remedy the impacts on the local community and the climate of the state facilities on Sheridan Avenue in Albany, but they are failing to fully act in concert with our state’s climate goals. Simply put, New York State is continuing to use fossil fuels to heat, Read More …
Representatives of the Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy (SHARE), the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the NY State Office of General Services (OGS) met on December 15, 2021 for an update on the energy-related work being done on the Empire State Plaza. Several years ago, SHARE successfully advocated for the state agencies to Read More …
Merton Simpson, Albany County Legislator and SHARE Co-Chair, was a featured speaker at the Climate Can’t Wait 2022 mobilization at the NYS Capitol and Empire State Plaza Concourse held on January 25, 2022 to demand that the state legislature and governor prioritize climate in the 2022 budget and legislative session. For information about the bills Read More …
SHARE has made a $500 donation to the Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP). The Sheridan Avenue based community organization assists local residents and businesses in many ways, including job training, early childhood education, and energy efficiency upgrades. Visit albanycap.org for more details and application forms for assistance, or to volunteer or make a donation.
Merton Simpson, Albany County Legislator and SHARE Co-Chair, testified at the April 13, 2021 Senate Joint Environmental Conservation and Energy Committee Hearing on The Climate and Community Investment Act “CCIA” (Senate Bill 4264-A). In the entire hearing video, his testimony appears at 3:51:40. He also submitted written testimony. In his testimony Merton referenced the Joint Legislative Budget Read More …