Energy

Opponents of hydro fracking are charging there’s a potential conflict of interest with a consultant to Governor Cuomo’s environmental agency. They are asking that the years-long review of fracking in New York be restarted. The controversy caused the consultant in question to sever all ties with a gas industry lobby group.

It all began on Monday with a letter.  

On Earth Day lobby day at the Capitol, whether or not to allow hydro fracking in New York continues to be the dominant issue.

The Senate and Assembly Environmental Committee Chairs both take a dim view of the controversial gas drilling process, but they differ over what’s the next step.

The Champlain Hudson Power Express or CHPE is the name of a proposed underground transmission line that would bring hydropower generated in Canada under Lake Champlain, under the Hudson River, and into New York City.

The Innovation Trail’s Sarah Harris reports that the project is one step closer to becoming a reality, following approval by the New York State Public Service Commission Thursday.