NYSERDA - Thousands of new construction and major renovation projects

With the wave of high temperatures and humidity across New York State, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has urged the public to continue to take steps to reduce energy use.

Thousands of new construction and major renovation projects have now benefited from the hundreds of millions of dollars in capital cost incentives provided by the NYSERDA NCP.  How the Program's capital incentives encourage improved building energy efficiency performance is reasonably well understood.  Sometimes less well understood is the role played by our Outreach Project Consultants (OPCs).

To follow-up on my last information update, here is a short list of some of the services our OPCs provide:

1.          An OPC (one of our architects or engineers) reviews applications for accuracy and may assist with an application's completion.
2.          OPCs work with stakeholders and their design teams to develop a program participation plan that best fits the needs of each project.
3.          An OPC also will schedule and participate in Scoping Meetings, which define what is to be included as part of the project.
4.          An OPC coordinates the activities of the Technical Assistance (TA) providers, should that option be chosen.
5.          Reviews technical assistance scopes of work
6.          Identifies opportunities with the applicant and may conduct LEED® charrettes
7.          Promptly and effectively responds to applicant questions and requests for assistance
8.          Our OPCs services are 100% free of charge.

Please remember that your help is important to making sure that the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process is done early enough in the project cycle for your clients to take full advantage of the NCP.

NYSERDA Website - http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/

Contact: Jim Bittker for more information on NYSERDA @ 585-943-7604 or email:jbittker@spc-ny.com

Bonacic Wants Legislative Control Over The State's Casino Locations

More positive news coming out of Albany, New York pertaining to the locations of where the State's Casino's will be located. This is great news for the Rock Hill Town Center project that is sponsored by RH Land and Rock Hill Regional Center (Empire State EB-5). With the bolstering of economic growth in the Upstate New York region, especially with the casinos in mind, this area will be in need of hospitality and commercial real estate which the Rock Hill Town Center will have to offer.


[Source: Albany Watch written by Joseph Spector]

Bonacic said he would ideally like to see three casinos in the Catskills and one at the Aqueduct racino, which produced record revenues last month.The Catskills in 2001 was authorized to have three Indian casinos, but has never been built.

http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2013/01/25/bonacic-wants-legislative-control-over-the-states-casino-locations/

  To learn about the exciting investment opportunity for Rock Hill Town Center:

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Reigniting the Catskill Tourist Industry: EPR Properties and Empire Resorts

Below, Empire Resorts releases great news last week regarding the Concord Casino and Resort development in Sullivan County. The Rock Hill Town Center is less than 4 miles from the future Concord Casino and Resort. The Rock Hill Town Center (Empire State EB-5/Rock Hill Regional Center) is an EB-5 funded development project that will be split up into two phases. Phase I will include the construction of a 90-room hotel, 60,000 sqft. of retail space and residential lots. The economic growth in the Upstate New York is on the rise, so be on the lookout for more updates and news regarding Rock Hill Town Center and community drivers.

[Press Release: Empire Resorts, Inc. – Wed, Jan 16, 2013; SOURCE: Yahoo Finance] 

MONTICELLO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 

 

EPR Properties (“EPR”) (EPR), together with Empire Resorts, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Monticello Raceway Management, Inc. (together “Empire”) (NYNY) last night received approval from the Town of Thompson Town Board on the Comprehensive Development Plan (“CDP”), SEQRA findings and the Planned Resort Development Text Amendments (“Amendments”) for the 1,583-acre site of the former Concord Resort (“EPT Concord Resort”). Approval of the CDP and SEQRA findings and the adoption of the Amendments means the joint developments can now move forward with the submission of individual site plan applications, thus initiating the commencement of the build-out of the proposed EPT Concord Resort. 

Continue reading the full article here: EPR Properties and Empire Resorts Receive Approval for Destination Resort Master Plan

Rock Hill Town Center: Bethel Woods Center of Arts: Attracting & Entertaining for all

Bethel Woods Center of Arts is located in the cozy town of Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, has a huge impact on the community regarding attraction and jobs. The Bethel Woods Center of Arts is less than 25 minutes west of the Rock Hill Town Center. The town received worldwide fame after it became the host of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Bethel Woods opened its doors at the end of 2006 and has already secured its place as a world ranked attraction. Bethel Woods Center of Arts is a cultural center and a top ranked outdoor concert venue. It explores the unique experience of the Woodstock festival, its significance as a culminating event of a decade of radical cultural transformation, and the legacy of the Sixties and Woodstock today. The museum and grounds are amazing things to see and experience. In 2011, Bethel Woods drew more than 185,000 people to its shows, exhibits, and educational programs. A great deal of its success can be attributed to some of the headlining acts that have graced their stage including the New York Philharmonic, Janet Jackson, Elton John, Phish and Kid Rock to name a few. At a cost of over $100 Million, the amphitheater 2011 rank was 15th most attended amphitheater worldwide, up from 38th in 2010. As Bethel Woods continues its rise in the rankings, it will be able sign major headliners on a more frequent basis drawing even more tourists into the community. Below are some of the exciting opportunities and attractions available while at Bethel Woods.

• Main Exhibit Gallery - Permanent interactive multimedia exhibit
• Museum Theater - State-of-the-art, 1080p high-definition video projection, multi-channel sound theater with seating for 132
• Museum Shop - Features museum-themed specialty products
• Muse Café - Delicious light dining and beverages, and you may pre-order a picnic basket 
• Events Gallery - A beautiful wood, glass and stone room that can be used for performances, educational purposes as well as meetings and receptions
• Terrace Stage - A 1,000 seat outdoor theater
• Classrooms - Two classrooms are located on the lower level
• Special Exhibit Gallery - Enjoy a variety of special exhibits throughout the season 

  To learn about the exciting investment opportunity for Rock Hill Town Center:

Tel: (866) 763-6515 

or

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Sandy RAVAGES Tri-state area, but cant hold up progress on Cancer Proton Center

Empire State EB5 Regional Center was down in New York City last week and the drive through the city was disastrous. With down power lines, roads washed out, and lack of gasoline still could not stall the progress on a Proton Cancer Treatment Center project. Empire State EB5 along with state and county officials met to finalize the details on the $83 million dollar facility which is slated to begin in early 2013. With this new state of the art, innovative technology it will be one of eleven facilities implemented in the United States. The treatment center will benefit many individuals, with its main focus on children and underserved communities. Proton treatment is especially important when treating children because protons help reduce radiation to growing and developing tissues.

What is Proton Treatment? - http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=protonthera

Contact Empire State EB5 to discuss how EB5 financing can be a part your next project development:

CONTACT US TODAY!

2815 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2100
Rochester, New York 14618
Tel: (866) 763-6515

WEBSITE HERE or EMAIL HERE

 

 

 

Rock Hill Regional Center and Delaware State Regional Center

Empire State Regional Center has several new and exciting projects. Rock Hill Town Center and HydroCoil Power. A brief description can be found on our websites:

Rock Hill Regional Center:

  - Rock Hill Town Center

Rock Hill Town Center is a project in development from the ground up that will be funded by EB-5 investment through Rock Hill Regional Center. Located in Rock Hill, NY, Sullivan County, this will be the next extreme project that will bring growth and demand to a county longing for an economic boost. 

The development of Rock Hill Town Center has two phases;  Phase I will include the construction of a 90-room hotel, 60,000 sqft. of retail space, 384 apartment units, and the balance of infrastructure required for the commercial space and 1,273 fully improved residential lots. Phase II will include the development of another 60,000 sqft. of retail space and the remaining infrastructure required. The Commercial Retail space has been designed to create a true feeling of a town center where people go to work, shop, be entertained, and spend a casual day.

Delaware State Regional Center: 

- HydroCoil Power 

Delaware State Regional Center’s  initial project is HydroCoil Power. The initial job-creation investment will begin production and marketing of HydroCoils products.  Manufacturing power units in Sussex County, Delaware, and will provide needed goods and services to the marketplace as well as increasing employment opportunities in the area. 

HydroCoil Power, Inc. (HCP) markets the revolutionary HydroCoil Turbine Technology targeting low-head, medium flow hydroelectric power generation markets. Market penetration is enhanced by the unique strengths of the technology. It is scalable, compatible with existing infrastructure and requires minimal installation, operation monitoring and maintenance. Over the past 50 years there has been no innovation targeting the micro-hydro market potential. 

This is the HydroCoil [R] Turbine--~6" x 34", ~40 lb., < 2 sq.ft.

Contact Empire State EB5 to discuss how EB5 financing can be a part your next project development:

CONTACT US TODAY!

2815 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2100
Rochester, New York 14618
Tel: (866) 763-6515

WEBSITE HERE or EMAIL HERE