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Energy Conservation
PSC and NYSERDA PROVIDE ENERGY SAVING TIPS
As Temperatures Drop, Consumers Asked To Save Energy and Money
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Your Home
Sustainability in the Suburbs
Built with the sun in mind, this house cut its electric bill to $35 from $150 by installing PV!
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Local Food
Transportation
Our House and Car - Not the Ordinary!
Our goal was to make our home and car energy independent. Here is how we did.
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Big Picture
Some Considerations about Natural Shale Gas
In the high-stakes game of Fracking, NYS is being played with little opportunity to benefit for the risks involved.
Renewable Energy
Passive Solar Homes
Bruce presents the passive solar home design he has been building for over 40 years.
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Reviews
Fracking in New York: Weighing Risks and Benefits
A review of Global, National, State and Local Fracking issues.
Living Sustainably
More Medicines from Your Yard
Medicine making is a simple, rewarding and most useful skill to develop
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Current Challenge
Kids Korner
Eight Acres of Glass
Skidmore seeks town approval to install large solar array as part of effort to go green!
Neighborhood Reports
Delmar Farmers Market Among Best in USA
Delmar Farmers Market Ranked Among “101 Best Farmers Markets in America." Actually placed 51st!
Local News
Electric Vehicle Website for Capital Region
Site offers accessible information about Electric Vehicles for consumers, employers, fleets and electricians
Energy News Links
- Radioactive Wastewater from Fracking Operation
- US Becomes #1 Wood Pellet Exporter
- Why Is Vladimir Putin Acting So Crazy?
- Why the U.S. Power Grid’s Days Are Numbered
- World’s 10 Most Flood-Threatened Cities
- Abandoned Mines Could be Renewable Opportunity
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