NYPA Press Release

Propel NY Energy will bolster the reliability, resiliency, and capacity of the downstate grid through the delivery of energy resources on Long Island, and in parts of New York City, and Westchester County. This project includes the installation of approximately 90 miles of new underground and submarine transmission lines, and new and upgraded electrical stations carefully routed to minimize impacts to surrounding communities and the environment. This multi-year project, scheduled to be in service by 2030, will result in long-term benefits for New York homes and businesses as the demand for electrical power continues to increase now and into the future.   

The schedule for Community Information Sessions on Long Island is as follows:

• Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Hicksville from 6 p.m. -8 p.m.
  Hicksville Community Center -28 W Carl St, Hicksville, NY 11801  

• Monday, March 10 in Farmingdale from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
  Farmingdale State College -2350 NY-110, Farmingdale, NY 11735

• Tuesday, March 25 in Oceanside from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
  Oceanside Library- 20 Davison Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572
• Wednesday, March 26 in Mineola from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
  Mineola Community Center - 155 Washington Ave, Mineola, NY 11501 
• Thursday, April 10 – VIRTUAL 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

To register for one of the Long Island Propel NY Community Information Sessions, please use the RSVP link here. 

To register for the Virtual Propel Community Information Session, please use RSVP line here.

For more information on the Propel NY Energy Project, please visit www.propelnyenergy.com.  

Media Contacts: 
NYPA: Susan Craig | media.inquiries@nypa.gov
NY Transco: Shannon Baxevanis | Shannon.Baxevanis@NYTransco.com   

 
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About NYPA
NYPA is the largest state public power organization in the nation, operating 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 80 percent of the electricity NYPA produces is clean renewable hydropower. NYPA finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. For more information visit www.nypa.gov and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and LinkedIn. 

About New York Transco
New York Transco (NY Transco) is a New York-based owner, operator and developer of bulk electric transmission facilities with a mission to safely and efficiently deliver innovative electric transmission solutions that advance clean energy to best serve customers, communities and the environment. NY Transco is owned by subsidiaries of Con Edison, National Grid, Avangrid, and CH Energy Group. Completed projects include Ramapo to Rock Tavern, Frasers-Coopers Corners and Staten Island Unbottling. Recently energized projects include the New York Energy Solution in the Hudson Valley and the Rock Tavern to Sugarloaf Project in Orange County. Dover Station Project in Dover, NY is under construction. For more information, visit www.NYTransco.com.