Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R,I,C – Newport) today announced that Fulton County will be receiving $4.89 million in stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These funds are being awarded through a state initiative known as the Green Innovation Grant Program which promotes sustainable, environmentally-sensitive water infrastructure and technologies.
The $4.8 million for Fulton County is being awarded to the City of Gloversville and the City of Johnstown for the finalization of the combined heat and power program at the local wastewater treatment facility. This technologically-advanced process will allow for the creation of renewable clean power, generating enough electricity onsite to meet the electric energy needs of both cities.
“I commend the cities of Johnstown and Gloversville for this innovative and cooperative approach to creating this source for renewable clean power, and I thank Governor Paterson for recognizing the value of this project and providing the funding to help make it a reality. These local communities are showing that even in these difficult times we can find the means at hand to address the issues that confront us,” said Butler.