Deeper Shade of Green

State agency NYSERDA comes up with the state's energy plan, taking into account reliability, affordability and sustainability. Balance might be the watchword to manage growing energy needs.

Climate change brings a threat to grape growers, a $6.5 Billion industry in NYS. But Cornell researcher finds there are also opportunities and is working on advice and options for growers.

A new report shows alternative energy, transportation and green technologies have produced 400,000 jobs. Climate Power's Jesse Lee explains policies that helped and politics that might hurt.

Two projects in Central New York seek to bring efficient, fossil fuel-free energy to buildings. The Hydropod and Hydronic Shell put systems outside structures to minimize impact and increase comfort.

Professor of energy systems Ian Shapiro explains how heat pumps are a viable way to heat and cool homes and buildings, reducing fossil fuel use. He also describes NY HEAT Act provisions and how it will help.

The massive energy needs of crypto mining is raising concern over climate emissions if the power is generated by fossil fuels. Cornell professor Fengqi You is researching impacts and ways to make it more sustainable

Buildings account for more than a third of greenhouse emissions, using fossil fuels to heat homes and businesses, cook and get hot water. Green building can help if its principles are widely adopted. The US Green Building Council advocates for such policies and practices.

Cornell Management Professor Glen Dowell explains carbon offsets, how prevalent they are in companies' emissions-reduction plans, and how to research whether the payments are making an impact.

The massive computer banks needed to run cryptocurrency algorithms, cryptomining, use huge amounts of electricity. Energy Engineers seek alternatives, even as environmental groups oppose the technology.

Research into clean ways to make hydrogen can play a substantial role in reducing emissions and climate change. University of Buffalo Professor Mark Swihart shares latest research into its energy uses.