Military & Veteran Commitment

Central Hudson partners with Troops to Energy Jobs, a program that helps U.S. military service veterans make a successful transition to a rewarding career in the energy industry. The program provides veterans with educational and career counseling as well as job placement assistance.

Economic Development Grants

Central Hudson offers a suite of economic development programs focused on supporting and expanding the manufacturing sector in the Hudson Valley. Focusing on manufacturing will ensure that our economic development program dollars support an industry that, in general, creates well-paying jobs.

Project Status Lookup

Contractors: Use our Project Status Lookup page to search for real-time updates on the status of your project with us.

Nov 6 2019 Central Hudson Presents Building Revitalization Grant to Kora Components

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation presented Kora Components, a manufacturer of pre-fabricated trusses, with a $100,000 Building Revitalization grant in support of its $1.6 million investment to refurbish a formerly vacant 53,000 square foot building in Ellenville. The funding was presented during a ribbon cutting event at the facility on Nov. 4, 2019.

Made in the Hudson Valley

Made in the Hudson Valley is a series that highlights local manufacturers and industries, showcasing their innovative products and the vital jobs they create in the community

Feb 13 2019 Central Hudson Supports Economic Development in the Mid-Hudson Valley

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation awarded nearly $2 million in economic development grants to local firms during 2018 to benefit the local economy and create and retain high-quality jobs. Since 2004, Central Hudson has partnered with more than 50 organizations by providing more than $13.7 million in grants in support of development projects in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

BACKUP - Old Economic Development

Central Hudson is committed to supporting businesses that create quality jobs in our service territory, particularly high-tech and industrial manufacturing companies in industries with positive long-term prospects. In addition, many corridors of the region’s small- and medium-sized urban centers are vacant and underutilized. Central Hudson is helping communities rebuild and revitalize these areas in order to attract new development, jobs and people.

eMagin Corporation Awarded Economic Development Grants from Central Hudson, Dutchess County

eMagin Corporation Awarded Economic Development Grants from Central Hudson, Dutchess County

Sono-Tek Awarded Central Hudson Economic Development Grant

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has awarded Sono-Tek, a high-tech manufacturer located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, a $100,000 economic development grant under its Wired Innovations program. During challenging economic times, Sono-Tek has expanded their Milton (Ulster County) facility and invested in high-technology platforms that have helped create and retain 78 local high-tech jobs.

Central Hudson Salutes Veterans

Central Hudson Salutes Veterans

Sept 18 2019 Central Hudson Provides $200,000 Grant to SUNY New Paltz

In support of high-tech innovation in the Mid-Hudson Valley, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has awarded the Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz a $200,000 Wired Innovations grant. Central Hudson first partnered with the HVAMC at SUNY New Paltz in 2014, with an economic development grant of $250,000 to help establish a center for advanced manufacturing at the College, and has been a consistent supporter of advanced manufacturing at SUNY New Paltz in the years since.

Central Hudson Salutes Veterans

In support of those who have served their country in military service, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation recognizes November as “Thank a Veteran Month.”

Central Hudson Welcomes New Director of Economic Development

Central Hudson Gas & Electric has added Ron Hicks as Director of Economic Development to help ensure Central Hudson’s infrastructure is fully leveraged to support business attraction, expansion, and job creation in the communities we serve.

New Report Highlights Central Hudson’s $2.6 Billion Economic Support to the Mid-Hudson Region

New Report Highlights Central Hudson’s $2.6 Billion Economic Support to the Mid-Hudson Region

SUNY Orange FoodTEC

Building Careers, Strengthening Communities: The Impact of Central Hudson’s Support for Orange County FoodTEC

Expansion and Retention for Manufacturers Program

The Expansion and Retention for Manufacturers grant program supports manufacturers who are making a new capital investment within our service territory. Examples of items constituting a new capital investment include but are not limited to the purchase of real estate, infrastructure, acquisition of machinery and equipment, and new energy efficiency upgrades.

National Lineman Appreciation Day Recognized by Central Hudson

National Lineman Appreciation Day Recognized by Central Hudson

Workforce Clean Energy Program

Grant for education programs.

National Lineman Appreciation Day Recognized by Central Hudson

Today, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation celebrates the men and women who work in all weather conditions and at all times of the day and night to keep electricity flowing to power homes and businesses in the Hudson Valley and across the country as part of National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Infrastructure for Manufacturers Program

Efficient, reliable buildings and infrastructure are important to supporting the growth and sustainability of manufacturers. The Infrastructure for Manufacturers program will help to accelerate the growth of manufacturing capability by targeting former manufacturing buildings and undeveloped sites in our service territory.