some fun power related links...

http://www.epis.com/EnergyLinks/us_state_geo_regions/by_state/newyork.htm

http://www.millionsolarroofs.org/articles/static/1/binaries/PV_Grid_Reliability_Availability_of_PV_Power_During_Capacity_Shortfalls.pdf

http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,44516,00.html