EDR on Capitol Hill
Feb 17, 2017
On February 15th and 16th, EDR Principal Ben Brazell attended AWEA’s Wind Power on Capitol Hill. Along with other industry representatives, Ben met with multiple Congressional Members in both the House and Senate to discuss the benefits of wind power and renewable energy. The following is a brief summary of the benefits discussed on Capitol […]
ReZone Syracuse Public Meetings
Feb 10, 2017
EDR has been proud to support the efforts of the City of Syracuse as it embarks on its first comprehensive revision of the citywide zoning ordinance for the first time in 50 years! The original ordinance, first adopted in 1922, was last overhauled in 1967 – much has changed since then in terms of land […]
Icebreaker Wind Files OPSB Certificate Application
Feb 01, 2017
EDR would like to congratulate our client, Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo), on the filing of an Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (Certificate Application), which was submitted to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) on February 1, 2017. Icebreaker Wind is a 6-turbine wind demonstration project in Lake Erie, […]
NYSDEC Approval of Alternative Substation Cross-Sections
Jan 27, 2017
EDR and our client, National Grid, are thrilled to have recently received formal approval from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for an innovative stormwater management design solution for substations. Substations are typically constructed on confined sites, and standard stormwater management practices often require a substantial footprint that may exceed the available […]
Beneath the Surface: The Storied History of Onondaga Lake
Jan 19, 2017
EDR is proud to sponsor the premiere and launch of Beneath the Surface: The Storied History of Onondaga Lake, a full-length documentary produced by the Onondaga Historical Association that presents the fascinating history of Onondaga Lake. A screening and launch party is being held on Friday January 20th, 7:00 PM, at the Palace Theater (2384 […]
Dannielle Carr, RLA, CNLP, Awarded 2016’s CNLP of the Year
Jan 17, 2017
Congratulations to EDR’s very own Dannielle Carr on being named New York State Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc. (NYSNLA) 2016 Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) of the year! The award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary commitment to the green industry, his or her family and community, and the betterment of others. The award was formally […]
Congratulations Jacob Runner!
Jan 12, 2017
EDR congratulates Jacob Runner for his recent promotion to Senior Environmental Analyst/GIS Specialist. Jake joined EDR’s Environmental Division as an Environmental Analyst in 2015. Since that time, Jake has demonstrated exceptional competence and assumed a leadership role in diverse tasks and projects, including GIS analyses, wetland delineation and permitting, and State Environmental Quality Review Act […]
Construction Complete for Jericho Rise Wind Farm
Jan 06, 2017
EDR congratulates our client EDP Renewables for completing construction of the Jericho Rise Wind Farm. Located in Franklin County in northern New York, the project includes 37 wind turbines with a total generating capacity of 78 megawatts (MW), which is enough renewable energy to power approximately 24,000 homes. EDR served as the lead environmental permitting […]