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Solar-powered carport outside the H. Lee Dennison Building - Hauppauge, NY - Oct 13, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Suffolk County Opens Solar Carport In Hauppauge

Suffolk County is continuing to try and lead the way in renewable energy with the opening of a new solar energy project in the county seat.

2011/10/13

Electrical Outlet (credit: clipart.com)

Work To Start On Wood-Burning Power Plant In Connecticut

Have you ever wondered what happens to construction debris? In Connecticut, a lot of money is spent shipping it to landfills out of state.

2011/08/24

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer

Energy Surcharge Rips Off New Yorkers, Stringer Says

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said that a “little-known surcharge” has taken $342 million from the city via Con Ed bills for renewable energy projects, but less than $8 million in jobs has been returned to the city.

2011/04/17

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Christie To Sign Offshore Wind Energy Bill

The Garden State is taking steps to “go green.”

2010/08/19

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