Key Capture Energy, LLC (KCE), a leading U.S. energy storage independent power producer headquartered in Albany NY, announces construction of its newest union labor-constructed utility-scale battery storage project south of Buffalo, NY. Enabled by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Bulk Energy Storage Market Bridge Incentive (MBI) program, the 20-megawatt (MW), 40-megawatt hour (MWh) KCE NY 6 energy storage project will play an important role in helping New York to reach its bold climate target of securing 6,000 MW of energy storage by 2030 – the largest such target in the country.
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“Together with Key Capture Energy, we’re building a bold clean energy economy in New York with good-paying union jobs, strong labor standards, and a diverse, skilled workforce. IBEW members are proud to install and maintain the next generation of energy storage projects that will enable America’s clean energy future.”
Through a contract with Black & McDonald for construction and engineering services, Key Capture Energy has proudly partnered with unionized labor on this project. Working with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Locals 1249, 41, 42, and 43), the United Steelworkers (Local 135), and the Communications Workers of America (CWA Local 1122), Key Capture Energy is able to hire locally, engage a diverse and representative workforce, and ensure those working on the project site are well trained on project safety, best practices, and new technology.
Mike Gaiser, Local 41 Business Manager, said, “Together with Key Capture Energy, we’re building a bold clean energy economy in New York with good-paying union jobs, strong labor standards, and a diverse, skilled workforce. IBEW members are proud to install and maintain the next generation of energy storage projects that will enable America’s clean energy future.”
Jeff Bishop, Co-founder and CEO of Key Capture Energy, said, “As a leader in energy storage with a deep commitment to building the green economy and workforce, Key Capture Energy is proud to partner with hardworking, unionized labor to advance the growth of clean energy solutions that meet the needs of the electric grid. New York is setting the bar for what it means to build a resilient, sustainable, and affordable grid in America and, as an Albany-based energy storage company, we are proud to play our part in delivering jobs and solutions that allow the state to achieve its bold climate and emissions reduction targets.”
In addition to generating local economic stimulus and new jobs, the tax proceeds from this project will support Hamburg County’s efforts to allow for the purchase of new emergency vehicles to better serve the local community.