iM3NY speaks on .5M grant awarded to ‘New Energy, New York'

(WBNG) -- State Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a $1.5 million fund for Binghamton University's 'New Energy New York Project' on Sept. 21. ...

October 5, 2023
4:04 AM

(WBNG) -- State Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a $1.5 million fund for Binghamton University's 'New Energy New York Project' on Sept. 21. The New Energy New York Project seeks to create a national hub for battery innovation and manufacturing in Upstate New York. The funding comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission and is matched by dollars from the $63.2 million 'Build Back Better Regional Challenge Award.' The grant was secured by Senator Chuck Schumer in September of 2022. Chairman of IM3NY Shailesh Upreti shared what the fund can bring to the university.

Kevin Quinn