LIPA Committee To Determine Shoreham's Future

As energy demands continue to grow across Long Island Kevin Law, head of the Long Island Power Authority, has created an advisory committee charged with determining the future of the mothballed Shoreham nuclear power plant.

Niagara County Approves Agency To Aid In Brownfields Cleanup

The Niagara County Legislature has approved the creation of the Niagara County Brownfields Development Corp. which will lend money to aid the cleanup of abandoned industrial sites.

The Environmental Protection Agency will grant $1 million to the corporation who will provide low-interest loans to private property owners and grants to not-for-profits and municipalities.

Susquehanna River Commission Demands Permits For Gas Drillers

Several companies seeking to drill gas wells in the Twin Tiers have been told by the Susquehanna River Commission that they must acquire two permits before they can begin siphoning water from local waterways, reports the

New York State May Miss Greenhouse Gas Auction

The launching of a brand new 10-state effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions will take place this September and, according to the Times Union, will likely go on without New York's expected involvement.