The Rochester, NY Region is uniquely positioned to be a leading alternative energy center. Our assets are perfectly aligned -- we have materials and precision manufacturing expertise, a skilled workforce adept at managing complex electro-mechanical and chemical products, and university research and development already underway to find smarter energy solutions.
In Rochester, there are numerous companies and universities focused right now on research and development in four key alternative energy sectors: BioFuels, Fuel Cells, Solar and Wind energy. They are working on technologies to power your car, light your way, and heat your home without relying on traditional sources of energy.
- BioFuels - Home to ethanol and biodiesel manufacturing, including New York's first state-of-the-art dry mill ethanol plant
- Fuel Cells - World leader in fuel cell research and development conducted at General Motors and Delphis fuel cell activity centers
- Solar Energy - World leader in optics and roll-to-roll film manufacturing, key enablers for next generation solar applications
- Wind Energy - Superior supply chain resources including Gleason Works, a renowned expert in gear technology
- World-class research facilities:
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Additional Resources:
The Renewable Energy Network of Entrepreneurs in Western New York (RENEW NY) is one of the few business incubators in the country dedicated to helping early stage renewable energy companies start and grow in Western New York. To learn more, visit www.renew-ny.org.
At the Monroe Community College Applied Technologies Center, certificate and associate degree programs are available in precision machining and tooling, programs which have been approved by the New York State Apprenticeship Council and Federal Department of Labor.
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