energy

New York State Electric and Gas is urging customers to conserve energy as the hot, humid weather persists across the region. NYSEG officials say they don't anticipate any problems in meeting power needs. Utility president Mark Lynch says NYSEG is monitoring the weather and the stress it's placing on the electricity delivery system...

A home energy efficiency event will be held in Binghamton on Tuesday. The program has been set up by the Cornell Cooperative Extension's Energy Leadership Program. Organizer Adam Flint says it will feature demonstrations by local contractors along with information about insulation and heating system upgrades...

Two new buses purchased by the Chenango Forks Central School District won't be fueled by diesel. Instead, they'll run on propane. The liquid propane-fueled buses were delivered to the school district a few days ago. They're expected to go into service soon...