Originally published February 23 2006
New York governor asks for support of renewable energy programs
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
New York Governor George E. Pataki, in his final State of the State Message, called on the state to put in place several renewable energy plans and incentives, including one that would designate the state of New York as tax-free for renewable energy companies.
New York Governor George E. Pataki opened the 2006 Legislative Session by delivering his twelfth and final State of the State Message.
In the address, he called on New York to implement a host of renewable energy plans and incentives including making the entire state a tax-free zone for renewable energy companies.
NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference 2006 "The farming community of New York has long supported the development of biofuels and reduced dependence on foreign fuels.
Two new biofuel production facilities are already in various stages of development in Fulton and Seneca Falls, according to the New York Farm Bureau, which congratulated the Governor on his proposals.
"The farming community of New York has long supported the development of biofuels and reduced dependence on foreign fuels," said John Lincoln, president of New York Farm Bureau.
"We're glad to see it continue to be a top priority with the governor."
The Governor also called for the development of efficient hybrid vehicles that can actually be plugged in at home or alternatively run on renewable biofuels.
So-called plug-in hybrids have been seen as a way to incorporate efficient hybrid electric vehicles with the power from distributed renewable energy projects like solar photovoltaic systems on homes and businesses.
Many, if not all, of the measures would need to be accomplished through the State Legislature but the Governor's suggestions help give them weight moving forward.
"Governor Pataki knows that wind power and other renewable energy projects will help clean our environment and create hundreds of jobs, particularly in upstate New York," said Charles C. Hinckley, CEO of Noble Environmental Power, a wind power project development company.
Included in the Governor's comments for renewable energy use was also the suggestion the state create "shovel-ready" sites and help finance advance "clean" coal power plants.
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