Energy efficiency schemes and alternative energy usage progr

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The energy efficiency news stories about exhausting energy resources have stirred up the minds of people to think seriously about energy efficency programs that can educate the world about the wise use of energy resources. Many metros around the world are on the way to become energy efficient, for a safer future. One of them is New York (NY) in USA. NY government offices conduct informative  energy efficency programs and campaigns that aim at promoting energy saving. There are many publicity campaigns, which include measures like turning off lights etc... to make the public aware of the importance of saving energy.

Regarding alternative energy usage programs NY government has specially made plans for installing microgeneration as well as green roof technologies to help NY citizens in using alternative energy resources wisely. The metering employed by the New York legislation helps home owners and business people to earn credits for the surplus power generated by wind turbines, solar panels or any other alternative energy resource methods.  Dealings with solar power systems and wind turbines till 2 MW are eligible for credits. Homeowners can get credits for solar power systems till 25 kW and wind turbines till 500 kW. Buildings in NY which have solar power systems or green roofs are eligible for tax benefits.

By making NY as a role model many other metros have started implementing such plans and publicity campaigns to promote energy saving and to educate about the wise use of alternative energy.