Albany Legislators and Sheridan Hollow Leaders Speak at RCA Press Conference
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 …
Renewable Capitol Act Introduced!
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 …
Progress Toward Powering the Empire State Plaza with Renewable Energy
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 Speaks at Climate Can’t Wait 2022
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 …
Groups Rally in Albany as Part of Global Call for Climate Justice at COP26
As part of a Global Day of Action for Climate Justice on Saturday, November 6, Capital District climate, community, and faith groups marched and rallied in Albany from the South End to the O’Brien Federal Office Building. Merton Simpson, Albany County Legislator and SHARE co-leader, was a featured speaker at the rally at the end Read More …
SHARE Contributes Aid to Families Displaced by Fire
SHARE has donated $1,200 to assist the families displaced by the August 7 house fires on Orange Street. Related: Albany fire damages two homes, Times Union, 8/7/2021 Multiple house fire is under investigation, WNYT, 8/9/2021
SHARE Contributes to ACAP
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 Testifies at State Hearing on the CCIA
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 …
Jay Egg and Keith Schue Win Constellation Prize
Jay Egg and Keith Schue are winners of the 2020 Constellation Prize for Policy Impact. As the Constellation Prize Committee stated, “Their efforts have championed renewable energy, and demonstrably helped move the Empire State Plaza, New York’s center of government in Albany, away from fossil fuel combustion.” Keith is an electrical engineer and technical advisor Read More …
Powering the Empire State Plaza with Renewable Energy: A Progress Report
SHARE has been monitoring progress by the New York Power Authority and Office of General Services on projects they announced in September 2019, when they abandoned their previous plan for adding gas turbines in Sheridan Hollow to power the Empire State Plaza. In a recent call with NYPA spokesperson Stephen Ramsey, SHARE member Laura Faulk Read More …