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During Earth Week, several projects in New York to boost energy efficiency have been completed. These projects, which consist of wind, solar and hydroelectric developments will provide clean electricity to more than 150,000 homes across the state. But, these are just a few of the numerous projects helping New York reduce greenhouse-gas emissions 70% by 2030. . ....
Consumer advocates held a "Rate Payer Revolt" at the Colorado State Capitol yesterday, urging lawmakers to address what they see as the root cause of the recent extreme spikes in utility bills - the state s reliance on natural gas. Danny Katz, executive director of the Colorado Public Interest Research Group - said lawmakers and utilities should take steps to protect ratepayers by tapping new federal funds to speed up the transition to sources such as wind and solar, which are produced locally and are not commodities traded on a global market. "And if we want to make sure that we are not getting ripped off as consumers into the future," said Katz, "we need to do more to reduce our reliance on gas to heat and power our homes and businesses." Xcel Energy has blamed spikes in heating bills on rising wholesale gas prices and market forces beyond its control. " . ....
A new report aims to make the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative more effective. The Acadia Center s report finds since the RGGI s creation in 2009, states like Connecticut have seen a 50% reduction in carbon-dioxide emissions from power plants. States in the program saw a 91% decrease in coal-generated electricity, and a more than 800% increase in solar and wind energy. . ....