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       Ideas & information to help you use less energy for home, transportation & food.

Energy Conservation

Don’t Buy Stuff (unless you really need it)

cdecesare - Feb 21st, 2012

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Here is a great way to conserve energy and resources.

Your Home

Yes a Comfortable Home! But at What Cost?

Dan Gibson - Feb 12th, 2012

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For almost everyone it can cost less to be just as comfortable. A home energy audit will show the opportunities.

Local Food

Sweet Surrender

Tamara Flanders - Feb 17th, 2012

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Find out about all the goodness of honey...

Transportation

Making Biodiesel - Pros & Cons

Wally Morris II - Feb 13th, 2012

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Before you start lining up sources for oil, let's take a look at the pros and cons of this garage manufacturing process!

The Problem

Winter in the Northeast… After the Oil Age

John Howe - Feb 20th, 2012

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John Howe, author of "The End of Fossil Fuel" provides this thought provoking essay on winter life.

Renewable Energy

Solar Energy on Historic Homes: Sensible Solutions!

Olya Prevo - Feb 21st, 2012

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If you have an older home or building, Solar is a real good possibility. See these oldies but goodies!

Reviews

Richard Heinberg “The End of Growth”

Jerry and Renee Byrd - Feb 22nd, 2012

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Tuesday, March 27th Richard Heinberg will speak at UAlbany. His book is worth reading beforehand!

Living Sustainably

The Plot Thickens

nancy white - Feb 10th, 2012

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Winter in the northeast is long.
Evenings are dark and cold.
It’s a good time for a story -- a story with a good plot.

Current Challenge

Membership Drive!

OEIC-Admin - Oct 04th, 2011

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Our first challenge is to populate our Community. Please click and read more...

Kids Korner

Bethlehem Central Schools Environmental Programs

Mark Warford - Jan 04th, 2012

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Bethlehem Schools teach more than "just" the Three Rs - they teach about about the environment, energy and life!

Neighborhood Reports

Transition Albany Meetings

Dave Hochfelder - Feb 14th, 2012

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We meet the third Tuesday each month. Check here for meeting details and flyer.

Local News

Upcoming Local Energy Events

Editorial Staff - Feb 22nd, 2012

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Mark your calendars!  Richard Heinberg; Redix open house; Transition Meetings & Films; LED Course; Wild Center and more...