Long Island Democrats Discuss Alternative Energy

In an effort to minimize U.S. dependence on foreign oil and curb greenhouse gas emissions, congressional representatives met Monday to discuss plans to turn Long Island into the next green community.

Orangeburg Is Turning Green!

Downtown Orangeburg, NY

Orangeburg is jumping on board with several other New York communities who have begun to take decisive action on climate change.  The Town Board is forming a new environmental committee that will explore ways the town can increase energy efficiency, conserve open space and reduce carbon emissio

U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand Advocates for Alternative Energy, Local Farming

U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, speaking to business, municipal and community leaders at a meeting of the Northern Dutchess Alliance, says she is advocating a redirecton of $13 billion dollars from oil companies to research in the alternative energy field.

Horizon Wind Energy Opens Office in Albany, Buys 201 Turbines.

According to the Times Union , Horizon Wind Energy LLC, a Houston based company has purchased 201 wind from Schenectady based General Electric, and is planning on opening an office in Albany..

Northeast's First Ethanol Plant Opens For Business

The $90 million ethanol plant is located in the town of Shelby.Ethanol production has begun at a $90 million plant in Orleans County, the first of its kind in the Northeastern United States.

GE Investment to Improve Schenectady's Competitiveness

The Daily Gazette reports that Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton views GE Energy 's invest

Allegany Debates Wind Power

The Allegany Town Board will continue to consider written comments through July 18 on a proposed zoning amendment that would set standards for wind energy production facilities.

Lackawanna City will Take the Lead on Wind Farm Decisions

The Lackawanna Planning Board Wednesday voted to make the city the lead agency in any environmental review required for the expansion of the Steel Winds wind farm at the old Bethlehem Steel site.

Competing Biofuels Bills In NYC Council

New York City Council members David Yassky, left, and James Gennaro, below, have submitted almost identical bills requiring all heating oil sold in the city to be 20% biodiesel by 2013.

Bloomberg Gets Green Energy Ball Rolling

Mayor Bloomberg announced the city's plan to expand its use of alternative energy sources, starting with changing the way the city's own buildings are powered.

The plan calls for solar panels on municipal buildings, which would be heated by oil containing biofuels.