Reposted by Vincent Gabrielle
One aspect of research funding that it took me a while as a prof to appreciate: Someone who directs significant funding can shape the questions researchers investigate, *even researchers they don't directly fund*. Why? Because many researchers chase citations, and better-funded areas get cited more.
![Last year, Hearst Newspapers executives, who operate 78 newspapers nationwide, told the company in an all-hands meeting audio obtained by 404 Media that they are “leaning into [AI] as Hearst overall, the entire corporation.” Examples given in the meeting included using AI for slide decks, a “quiz generation tool” for readers, translations, a tool called Dispatch, which is an email summarization tool, and a tool called “Assembly,” which is “basically a public meeting monitor, transcriber, summarizer, all in one. What it does is it goes into publicly posted meeting videos online, transcribes them automatically, [and] automatically alerts journalists through Slack about what’s going on and links to the transcript.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cjfcz3t36f6nrprarkhkycxo/bafkreid67sk6pb6i7dsjp3hmvbs7623y7a3xvox4cvza662rbdpwzu7l2e)
![[NYSERDA Press release, 5/21/25]
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES EXECUTED CONTRACTS FOR 26 LARGE-SCALE, LAND-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
Projects to Provide More Than 2.5 Gigawatts of Locally-Produced Clean Energy and Generate More Than $6 Billion in Private Investment
Reinforces the State’s Commitment to Equitable Clean Energy Development, Grid Resiliency, and Economic Development
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that contracts have been executed for 26 large-scale land-based renewable energy projects that, upon completion, will provide more than 2.5 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 670,000 homes throughout New York State. These projects are expected to create more than 1,900 near-term, family-supporting jobs and generate more than $6 billion in private investment while reinforcing the State’s commitment to the development of locally-produced clean energy, grid resiliency and economic development.
“New York is creating competitive opportunities for the clean energy industry, and we could not do this without the shared commitment of our private partners,” Governor Hochul said. “The advancement of renewable energy is part of the foundation of New York’s plan to transform to a zero-emission electricity system and continue our green economy’s momentum forward.”
These contracted awards are the result of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) 2024 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard solicitation. Once constructed, the projects will produce approximately 5,000 gigawatt-hours annually–which is enough to power more than 670,000 homes–provide public health benefits resulting from reduced exposure to harmful air pollutants; and provide more than $300 million in commitments to disadvantaged communities, as defined by the Climate Justice Working Group, from long-term payments to community benefit funds.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:64drjustsrvsrcl2a2n2jnyf/bafkreigzkjccoo5vmn74aegtxs2esbcyzlc4y3253pghang5vsuwfhpjxa)
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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “As New York transitions to a clean energy economy, we celebrate these 26 projects and the significant energy they will provide. New York remains an innovator in accelerating clean energy projects, advancing clean energy jobs, and spurring economic development opportunities for businesses and our local communities all across our state.”
Contracted projects include:
Capital Region
Dolan Solar, Washington County
Hawthorn Solar, Rensselaer County
Somers Solar, Washington County
Shepherd's Run Solar Project, Columbia County
Central New York
Agricola Wind, Cayuga County
Homer Solar Energy Center, Cortland County
Finger Lakes
Highbanks Solar, Livingston County
Horseshoe Solar Energy Center, Livingston and Monroe Counties
Valcour Bliss Windpark, Wyoming County](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:64drjustsrvsrcl2a2n2jnyf/bafkreidml7twn3dudcvwacetdmlwwlp2k67cuv7sqxqlz64v7kbo2htwgy)
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Mohawk Valley
Dolgeville Hydro, Herkimer County
Flat Creek Solar, Montgomery County
Mill Point Solar I, Montgomery County
Skyline Solar, Oneida County
North Country
ELP Ticonderoga Solar, Essex County
Fort Covington Solar Farm, Franklin County
Lyons Falls Mill Repower, Lewis County
Tracy Solar Energy Center, Jefferson County
Two Rivers Solar Farm, St. Lawrence County
Valcour Altona Windpark, Clinton County
Valcour Clinton Windpark, Clinton County
Southern Tier
High Bridge Wind, Chenango County
Prattsburgh Wind Farm, Steuben County
Yellow Barn Solar, Tompkins County
Western New York
Moraine Solar Energy Center, Allegany County
South Ripley Solar, Chautauqua County
York Run Solar, Chautauqua County
The payments under the contracted projects will only begin once projects are constructed and begin delivering renewable energy to New York after obtaining all required permits and approvals. Several projects have already commenced construction activities. All projects are expected to be operational by 2029.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:64drjustsrvsrcl2a2n2jnyf/bafkreib423xuaksikx2m2vdot2xw25jqsvx6rgqrmswqawphj243ohnspq)
