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Demolition at NETL: What’s the plan?

Written February 4th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Prompted by the demolition of a building at the campus of the National Energy Technology Lab, rumors are flying about what the U.S. Department of Energy has in mind for the Albany site.


Waiting for demolition? It’s ‘on hold’

Written January 8th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

In 2024, the government announced it planned to demolish Building 2 on the Albany campus of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). Now that we’re in 2026, how come the historic structure is still there?


Building 2: The deal on its demolition

Written September 8th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The federal government will go ahead and demolish an old and dilapidated building at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), but it is considering steps to preserve two other buildings on the Albany campus.


At 610 Sherman St., a new chapter begins

Written July 25th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Four years after the City of Albany condemned a house at 610 Sherman St. and then had it demolished, the still vacant lot has new owners and is being prepared for construction.


Making room for a manufactured home

Written December 19th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

A small old house at the corner of First Avenue and Columbus Street in Albany was vacant for five years. This week it was torn down so a manufactured house can be placed on the lot.


Demolition cost more than expected

Written June 25th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Unforeseen complications have raised the cost of demolishing the former Wells Fargo Bank branch in downtown Albany.


Almost done: Former bank filled and compacted

Written May 31st, 2023 by Hasso Hering

No, the little yellow machine they used to compact the fill at the former Wells Fargo lot in downtown Albany is not actually a robot even though it looks like it functions on its own.


 
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