“NYSEG and RG&E are committed to the development of
high-tech industries such as clean energy and innovative technologies to
further grow the manufacturing, agricultural, academic and many other sectors
across New York,” said NYSEG and RG&E President and Chief Executive Officer
Carl A. Taylor. “Our companies offer a host of economic development programs
and incentives that not only support a strong and healthy economy, but also spark
ongoing efforts to turn our communities into attractive places for families to
live, work and play.”
Since 2010, NYSEG and RG&E have provided more than $92
million in economic development assistance to support 594 projects across New
York State leveraging more than $5 billion in private sector and capital
investments.
NYSEG and RG&E provide grant assistance for new
construction, brownfield and mixed-use building redevelopment, as well as to
various municipal economic development entities, non-profit organizations and
private developers involved in promoting sustainable investments to revitalize
distressed business corridors and districts. The companies aim to spur new
capital investment and jobs for municipalities through funding assistance for
electric infrastructure and lighting installations associated with street
improvements.
The companies also offer program assistance to help various
business sectors become more energy efficient and for the manufacturing sector
to become more competitive in the global marketplace. These initiatives are
part of NYSEG and RG&E's ongoing, strong collaborative efforts with
economic development and community partners at the local, regional and state
levels. This team approach helps maximize business growth and retention
opportunities.
2018 RG&E Project Highlights
Monroe County
Bausch + Lomb is
expanding its facility, as well as adding multiple production lines to support
the manufacturing of its innovative disposable silicon hydrogel daily wear
contact lenses, helping to drive the long term future growth of the company.
RG&E, working in concert with economic development partners including the
City of Rochester, County of Monroe, Greater Rochester Enterprise, Greater
Rochester Chamber, Empire State Development, and other community leaders,
provided a commitment of economic development assistance for this project to
help support electric infrastructure and energy efficiency improvements. This
project will create 100 jobs and retain 1,000 positions at its existing North
Goodman site in Rochester.
Wayne County
Optimax Systems, Inc.
is expanding its key programs which include aerospace, government research and
defense into a 46,000 square foot facility addition. This expansion is expected
to create 59 new jobs and retain 291 positions over the next five years.
RG&E, working with the Ontario County Industrial Development Agency and
other community partners, is providing economic development assistance for
electric infrastructure upgrades for this project.
Wayne County
Lagoner Farms is a fifth generation farm supplying fresh,
homegrown produce to the greater Rochester area for more than 100 years.
Located in Williamson, NY, Lagoner Farms has diversified the crops grown on the
farm, increased wholesale outlets, expanded its farmers’ markets, built a
retail market, transitioned six acres of farmland to organic practices, and
started a cider company called Embark Craft Ciderworks. RG&E provided
funding assistance under its Agriculture Capital Investment Incentive Program
to help offset electric infrastructure costs to meet the growing demand.
2018 NYSEG Project Highlights
Steuben County
Corelle Brands Holdings, Inc. is expanding production
capacity and creating 25 new jobs, while retaining 515 positions. This
modernization project will transform the facility known as the Pressware Plant
into Corelle Brand's "Factory of the Future.". NYSEG, working in
partnership with Empire State Development, Steuben County Industrial
Development Agency and other community partners, has committed to provide
economic development assistance to help offset costs for electric
infrastructure upgrades for this project.
Chemung County
Corning Inc. installed a new line to produce new Valor Glass
at its Big Flats manufacturing plant which will occupy approximately 85,000
square feet of floor space. This new line is being used for packaging in the
pharmaceutical industry. NYSEG, working with Empire State Development and other
community partners, will help offset costs for electric and natural gas
infrastructure upgrades for the new line. The project at the Big Flats facility
is expected to result in capital investments of approximately $44 million and
create up to 133 new jobs for the Southern Tier.
Broome County
Binghamton University
has opened its new $70 million, 114,000 square foot Smart Energy Building to
accommodate research and development initiatives for its chemistry and physics
departments. This project includes space for faculty, students and industry
scientists and engineers to work side by side to create new energy technologies
and maintain and expand the regional workforce. The facility was constructed to
LEED Gold standards and includes a green roof, hydronic radiant heating in the
floor and controlled LED lighting. NYSEG worked with its community partners to
help offset the costs associated with electric infrastructure upgrades required
for this project.
