Energy and Environment

Newly released New York energy plan mum on fracking

By Washington Examiner

Published January 9, 2014 5:00am ET

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Newly released New York energy plan mum on fracking — In this Oct. 30, 2013 file photo, people hold signs during a rally against hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, or fracking, in Albany, N.Y. New York's newly released energy plan calls for increased use of renewable energy and clean technology and anticipates reduced utility bills and a more flexible distribution grid, but takes no position on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in the fertile Marcellus Shale. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File) | Mike Groll

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s newly released energy plan calls for increased use of renewable energy and clean technology and anticipates reduced utility bills and a more flexible distribution grid, but takes no position on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in the fertile Marcellus Shale.

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