The sun is an abundant and free source of power that annually bathes our planet in an enormous amount of energy. The sun powers everything from hot water heaters to calculators and futuristic cars.

But can this vast resource be cheaply harnessed to meet the growing energy needs of New York State? Can solar energy make the leap and become a cornerstone of a clean energy future?

The wind is an abundant and free source of energy that has been harvested for centuries to provide small scale power. But many questions about its practicality and viability as a large scale energy source linger.