Nationwide, about 20 to 25 percent of our electrical use is for lighting so our homes are a good place to conserve energy and save money. Homebuilders have gotten the message from buyers and are doing a lot to build in efficient lighting systems, like motion sensors to turn lights off. Terry Ettinger has more.

Today we're all concerned about water quality and water conservation. Now, more homes are being built with that in mind. Terry Ettinger has more.

Energy efficiency in new home construction is way beyond windows, doors, and insulation. Today it's all about controlling airflow in your indoor environment. Terry Ettinger has more.

More and more colleges and universities are working to reduce their energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint. Many are being spurred on by their students, like at St. Lawrence University in Northern New York. Terry Ettinger has more.

You may soon notice a change of clientele at your birdfeeder because of climate change. Terry Ettinger has more.

Safe drinking water is a high priority and for most of us, our water comes through a filtration system but the City of Syracuse taps Skaneateles Lake and it's so pure no filtration system is needed. Terry Ettinger has more.

In this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger tells us about bioretention basins.

Researchers are doing a lot of work on Lake Ontario and one group of middle and high school science teachers had a special opportunity to get involved as part of a summer cruise aboard the Lake Guardian. Terry Ettinger has more.

Felxi-Pave is a mix of stone and recycled tires that is being used as a green alternative to roadways. Terry Ettinger has more.

Terry Ettinger has more on how to keep your how energy efficient with a green roof.

How many times have you heard, wipe your feet before you come in the house? Well it turns out that is not only good advice to keep your house clean, it turns out to be good for your health. Terry Ettinger has more.

You know, when we go to the grocery store we all face the decision, do we use plastic bags or do we use paper bags to be more environmentally friendly? As it turns out, neither is a good choice. Terry Ettinger has more.

We all know we need alternatives to petroleum for the fuels we use. Terry Ettinger tells us about using wood chips for energy.

We drive along our streets and highways without giving much thought to the pavement beneath, but the traditional method for making asphalt is not very eco-friendly. Now, there is a way to make blacktop green. Terry Ettinger has more.

Researchers at SUNY ESF have found a way to grow elm and chestnut trees in test tubes. Terry Ettinger has more.

Terry Ettinger tells us how ecological engineering is helping to keep groundwater clean.

Terry Ettinger tells us about solar panels that are in use at the SUNY ESF campus.

SUNY ESF is developing a new component for plastic that makes it stronger and biodegradable. Terry Ettinger has more.

Shrub willow is an excellent renewable resource because it grows so fast Terry Ettinger has more on this fast growing plant.

Despite being one of the fastest growing communities in Wayne County, downtown Ontario has seen a steady decline with traffic drawn to Route 104. In Going Green, we look at how residents are going to change that.

Terry Ettinger tells us how used vegetable oil is becoming an alternative fuel source.

Researchers at SUNY-ESF are turning wood chips into plastic. Terry Ettinger has more.

Nothing dresses up an urban neighborhood like healthy trees and choosing the right tree for your lot is important. Terry Ettinger has more.

With the state of New York now making every effort to be as green as possible, we proudly launch a new weekly series today titled "Going Green." Our first report takes us to the Village of Sackets Harbor, where the process of going green is well under way.