The title of this piece says it all: “The Future of Hydrofracking is Unclear in New York State."  While Energy Citizens know the importance of shale gas development to New York, it seems that the state is listening to the vocal minority of activists who are opposed to the jobs and economic development natural gas drilling will bring.

Gas drilling may be coming to some areas, however. As the story says, “there’s been increasing signs that the state might more slowly phase in the permitting of new gas wells, with preference going to communities or regions of the state that are more receptive to hydrofracking.”

This is why it’s so important for Energy Citizens to be active at all levels in the drilling debate. You did great work making sure the Department of Environmental Conservation heard why the state should approve hydraulic fracturing. But you also need to be sure that your local governments take a pro-development stance on this issue. Without your work to influence local decision-makers, where you live may miss out on the natural gas boom.