Spitzer Outlines Aggressive Energy Plan

Governor Spitzer outlined an ambitious energy strategy yesterday morning, saying the state could lower bills and create new jobs.

Mr. Spitzer proposed lowering energy consumption by 15% below forecasted levels by 2015, to be achieved in part by creating new efficiency standards for appliances.

Speaking at a breakfast forum hosted by Crain's New York Business, Mr. Spitzer also called for new incentives, including fast-tracking permits, for clean, renewable forms of power production.