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Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Environmentalists Protest Against Hydrofracking Outside Gov. Cuomo’s Office

About two dozen protesters were outside Cuomo’s office calling on him to ban hydrofracking. The process uses water and chemicals to extract natural gas from the earth.

2011/08/13

Light Switch (file / credit: clipart.com)

Connecticut Residents Get Break On Electricity Bills

Lower natural gas prices are helping to reduce electricity bills, and Connecticut consumers are getting another break.

2011/07/21

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Connecticut Residents Brace For Higher Electric Rates

Just as everyone is turning on their air conditioners comes word that natural gas prices may push up the wholesale cost of electricity by 22 percent.

2011/06/01

Thermostat on Money - Graphic: AP

Good News For Heating Bills – Warmer Winter Ahead

Most U.S. homeowners should get some relief on their heating bills this winter.

2010/10/13

Natural gas drilling (credit: AP)

EPA Holding Final NY Hearing On Gas Drilling

The process, called hydraulic fracturing or fracking, releases natural gas from rock thousands of feet underground.

2010/09/13

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