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Senator Griffo and Senate Energy Chair tour local energy facilities

ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Going green was a top priority Friday for Senators Joe Griffo and George Maziarz as they toured some local energy facilities looking for ways to help the companies grow.

City of Rome teams with energy efficiency company to make citywide upgrades

ROME, N.Y. - Looking to optimize the city's financial and energy resources, the city of Rome has selected Johnson Controls, the global multi-industrial leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, to provide energy efficient upgrades to multiple facilities throughout the city, including the installation of a state-of-the-art aeration system at its wastewater treatment plant.

State to use $9.2 million for leaky tank cleanup

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York State officials say $9.2 million in federal stimulus money will be used to clean up about 60 sites with leaking underground fuel tanks to make the sites suitable for redevelopment.

Renewable energy workshop standing room only

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WKTV) - Templeton Hall was standing room only on Saturday morning for the Otsego County Conservation Association's first ever Renewable Energy Workshop.

New York scientists to study environmental toxins impact

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York scientists have been awarded a $5 million federal grant to study long-term human exposure to chemicals in the environment.

Dreaming of a Green Christmas - recycling at the holidays

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - While many hope for a white Christmas, the folks at the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority are hoping for a Green Christmas - Going Green, that is.

Oneonta using recycled products to remove snow and ice

ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The City of Oneonta is going green to deal with the white stuff.

Utica State Office Building receives Energy Excellence award

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The State Office Building in Utica was recognized by the office of general services for its green efforts.

City of Utica to receive nearly $600,000 for green projects

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Congressman Michael Arcuri (D-24th) announced that $587,400 in additional stimulus dollars are headed to the City of Utica for several local projects.

State saves $3.1 million in energy efficiency program

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Turning off lights, turning down the heat and buying with an eye toward energy efficiency is saving New York more than $3.1 million so far this fiscal year.