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House releases tax credit to incentivize new clean energy sources

WASHINGTON – Reps. Tom Reed, R-Corning, and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., have released a discussion draft of the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act, a bipartisan bill to encourage U.S. energy market innovation and tackle the challenges presented by climate change. “Our climate is changing. There is no denying this,” Reed said. “We must unleash the greatest asset we have available to prevent this pending crisis – the power of American ingenuity and innovation. This tactic has proven time and time again to solve world problems – and this situation will be no different. By ...

Study says to engage public, explore methods to secure NYS green energy

Solar-power developers need to explore using lower-quality agricultural land for solar energy, boost incentives for dual-use (combined agriculture and solar) options, avoid concentrated solar development and engage communities early to achieve New York’s green energy goals, according to forthcoming Cornell University research. “As farmland is generally flat and cleared, agricultural land will be the prime target for future solar energy development,” said Max Zhang, ,professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, in the College of Engineering, and senior ...

Urologist now offering clinic at AHN Westfield Hospital

WESTFIELD — Western New York residents experiencing urological issues will now be able to see an Allegheny Health Network urologist close to home at AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Burkhardt Zorn will see patients at an AHN Westfield clinic three Fridays each month in the Specialty ...

Employers can require and incentivize vaccinations

As local employers continue to work to build up their workforce and bring employees back into a variety of workplaces, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has stepped in to provide some additional guidance to make all workplaces safer. The EEOC now says that employers are allowed to require that employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, and they can also provide incentives to employees who get the shots. But there are some caveats. The new EEOC language allows employers to require the vaccine, and to provide incentives – including cash incentives — but they must also ...

Shults donates to CASA for Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Shults Auto Group has made a donation to CASA of Chautauqua County as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. CASA of Chautauqua County is asking community members to take a stand against child abuse. The Shults Auto Group is helping pay for CASA’s Pinwheels for Prevention ...

Family Health Medical Services back in Mayville

MAYVILLE — Family Health Medical Services has returned to its previous location at 95 E. Chautauqua St., Mayville. After a recent relocation to 216 E. Main St., Westfield, in December, Family Health Medical Services officials were approached with an opportunity to resume operations in the ...