Fossil Fuel

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.

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.

New York has banned the use of natural gas and fossil fuels in all new buildings, becoming the first state to enforce such a ban.

In her state of the state address, Hochul announced her plan to end the sale of fossil-powered equipment by 2030, which is making some government officials upset.

New York state officials are raising questions regarding Gov. Hochul's natural gas ban on large residential buildings, pointing out renewable energy costs and other difficulties.

This week, health officials address the county's first reported case of monkeypox. Meanwhile, more than a year’s worth of work by Syracuse’s redistricting commission comes under scrutiny.

Leaders from just about every faith in Central New York are throwing their support behind efforts to reduce or eliminate fossil fuel dependence. The group…

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled an ambitious plan to bring more green energy and what he says will be thousands of jobs to New York State. Plans include…

The bitter cold temperatures and the high utility bills that follow might have many Central New Yorkers wondering if there’s a more efficient,…

Syracuse Common Councilors jumped aboard a larger national movement that would levy a carbon fee on fossil fuels and return that money to households. The…