Following New York's power lines to Canada
You can’t really talk about power in New York State without talking about Canada.In 2009, New York produced only 13 percent of what’s referred to as its “primary energy requirements.” The rest of it -...
View ArticleA dam, a plan, Canada
In the video above is Muskrat Falls. It's a steep climb down the river valley to the first step of the falls - and it's not a path that's maintained for hikers. Visitors have worn down the route to...
View ArticleCanadian hydropower could come at high cost to tradition
This story is the second part of a series following New York's power lines to Canada. You can read the first part here. People in the energy field often point out in conversation that "renewable" is...
View ArticleGenesee River to power upstate homes once more
After five years of renovations to the Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) hydro-power station, the Genesee River will once again be used to power homes in upstate New York.RG&E announced that a...
View ArticleReport says state’s energy could be almost 100% renewable by 2030
A recent study outlines a scenario that would see New York State’s energy infrastructure based on close to 100% all-renewable sources by year 2030.
View ArticleYahoo! celebrates upstate expansion
Construction is underway on Yahoo's second data center in Lockport. Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy joined Yahoo officials in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility last Friday.The $170...
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