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Lower Hudson Valley State Legislators Support Tax on Big Oil

Submitted by Lavinia Pascal on Wed, 2008-08-20 13:16.

Assembly members Michael Spano, D-Yonkers, and Ellen Jaffee, D-Suffern endorsed a plan that would require Big Oil companies to pay $800 million to help the needy cover the expenses

When It Comes To Carbon Output, Capital Region Is 'Average'

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-05-29 12:46.

The Capital District has landed right smack in the middle of a survey ranking residential carbon emissions in the nation's 100 biggest urban centers.

Flywheels Put A New Spin On Energy Efficiency

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Tue, 2008-05-13 17:10.

A Look To The Future: Flywheels have the potential to power entire commuter buses with absolutely no harmful emissions!A Look To The Future: Flywheels have the potential to power entire commuter buses with absolutely no harmful emissions!


Smarter Electric Grid Could Help Conserve Energy

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Mon, 2008-05-05 14:50.

The Associated Press reports that a new program in Milton, Ontario Canada may be the leader in electricity conservation, through the use of a smarter electricity grid.

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LIPA Unveils Energy Conservation Plan

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-05-01 14:13.

Newsday reports that the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) unveiled its plan to cut power demand enough through co

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Troy Homes Get A 'Green' Makeover

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-04-17 15:54.

A restoration project in Troy to bring two historic homes into the 21st century could end up serving as a blueprint for energy-efficient "green" building projects all over the state.


Westchester Businesses Join Fight Against Climate Change

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-03-06 18:31.

Last Tuesday, Westchester County Executive Andy Spano and the Global Warming Task Force called on businesses to help reduce the county's carbon footprint.  That same day, IBM announced the release of its new mainframe computer that will reduce power and cooling costs up to 85 percent in companies' energy-sapping data centers, reports

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Seventh LI Town Adopts EnergyStar Homes Law

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-03-06 17:05.

16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide.16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide.


Communities Face Roadblocks On the Way Toward Climate Change

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-02-07 14:05.

All across the U.S. cities are constructing plans to cut carbon emissions and fight global warming, however, the lack of infrastructure in place to support green growth coupled with legal and budgetary concerns are causing substantial obstacles for climate action efforts.


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Event Date: 01/30/2008
7:30pm - 7:30pm


GreenYorktown invites you to a free public home energy forum on Wednesday, January 30th at 7:30 p.m.

Patrice Courtney Strong from Mid-Hudson Energy Smart Communities, an outreach project of NYSERDA , will speak about ways to reduce your energy burden, save money and talk about energy efficiency programs available through the New York Energy $mart Program.

To find out more, contact greenyorktown@aol.com, or visit greenyorktown.synthasite.com. You can also visit GreenYorktown's blog at greenyorktown.blogspot.com.

Location:

Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer Street, Yorktown Heights, corner of Gomer and Curry Streets



This event is a Candidate Forum
Filed Under: Westchester
 

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