I see branding Albany as a "tech" city, beyond just a bureaucratic government jungle, as the most realistic solution to this.Investing is a risk-reward game.

Perhaps by finding the intention behind their request, you can propose a better solution that is more mutually beneficial.Good luck!

I have been paid for the full time that I’ve worked there and I have been able to build systems and procedures to move the company forward, hire other talented individuals, provide marketing strategies, help put together deals and bring solutions to the table for challenges that arise.

As you can see you will get lots of responses here with good solutions and answers to your questions.      

Its a constant balancing act and every home site is different; some houses are not even good for solar and we have to make up for it with other solutions. 

I can't speak to neighborhoods, but in terms of companies, I had narrowed my search to Alpine Capital Solutions, Pinnacle Investment Properties, and FS Houses, mainly due to their reputation on BiggerPockets.  

I certainly would look into the heat pump but you may also want to look into above grade propane tanks as a temporary solution.

I'm really surprised the education program you paid such a chunk too has not helped you find a solution to your problem?

Mint pulls all back accounts in any given bank so the more practical solution of different bank accounts in one bank muddies the water. 

Commercial machines also usually have a way to adjust the heat they use, this may also be a solution by raising the temperature.