At this point, it feels like winter in New York State may never end. New York State has been at the forefront of discussions about becoming an all-electric, environmentally friendly state. Will snowblowers, which are currently gas-powered in most cases, eventually have to be electric to be sold in New York State? But to understand where New York may be heading, it helps to look back at where it has already been, specifically in one Western New York city that once led the nation in electrical innovation. But looking back at the origins of electric power in Buffalo offers an interesting perspective on where New York State could be headed next.