New planning rules outline strict criteria for installing plug-in solar panels, and not all areas qualify under “permitted development.” If your proposed spot is off-limits, you may need formal permission before moving ahead.

Tesla’s Buffalo operation continues its upward climb, pushing total local employment to 2,432—an 18% increase over the past year. The factory and warehouse operations easily surpass New York’s minimum worker requirement, signifying a major boost for the region’s clean energy sector.