One of the great concerns of many New Yorkers committed to the care and environmental Protection It has to do with the way energy is produced and transmitted to meet the broad demand for electricity, not only in the Big Apple but around the entire state.
And in the midst of different initiatives that seek to turn New York into a leader in clean energy, a plan called Propel NY, promoted by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) y NY Transcoare promoting an electric transmission project that they assure will improve the reliability and delivery of clean energyincluding offshore wind energy.
The initiative, which projects improvements in the electrical grid in parts of Long Island, El Bronx, Queens and the county of Westchesterareas where thousands of Latino families live, works in the construction of approximately 90 miles of new underground and submarine transmission lines, in order to minimize impacts on communities. Construction of Propel NY Energy is anticipated to begin in 2026 and enter service in 2030.
Officials of the project, which is already underway, say that growing energy demands require greater sources of electricity that are cleaner, so it is vital to push for work that improves the network’s infrastructure.
“This supports communities with healthier job opportunities and economies and provides more certainty that energy will flow on blue sky days and even during the worst of stormswith four new substations and improvements to existing substations that maximize the use of existing utility properties,” the project highlights.
This is what he warns Justin E. Driscoll, President and CEO of the Authority New York Power (NYPA), who highlighted that the goal of the project is to generate benefits for the communities not only in terms of energy supply but also at the labor and environmental protection level.
“The New York Power Authority is proud to collaborate with New York Transco on the Propel NY Energy transmissionwhose objective is to provide reliability in the electrical system, build resilience, reduce emissions and enable the creation of clean energy jobs for New Yorkers,” said the executive. “We encourage community members to visit the Propel NY Energy website to learn more about the benefits of this important transmission path that will help us modernize our electric grid.”
Project leaders also assure that both NYPA as New York Transco They have “a strong track record of success in designing, permitting and constructing complex transmission projects” in New York State. Both entities have won bidding processes and are currently constructing clean energy transmission projects throughout the State.
Angelo Loraa control and protection engineer at the New York Power Authority, who works on the Propel NY project, also mentioned the benefits of the initiative as a complete package from different fronts.
“Improve the infrastructure of the electrical transmission network of the state is fundamental to our daily lives and is an integral part of economic opportunities, security in our communities and a transition to clean energy,” said the Latino engineer. “Propel NY Energy “It will help boost New York’s economy by providing reliable electric power while offering more employment opportunities for New Yorkers during the construction of the project.”
State Senator Nathalia Fernándezpolitical representative of the Bronx County, which is part of the areas of New York included within the Propel NY network, praised the option of providing vulnerable New Yorkers with healthier energy options.
“In the Bronx, children have the highest asthma rates in the City or the country, which is why we need projects like Propel NY Energy that will power our community with clean energy from offshore wind, which would otherwise be seen hindered,” said the Hispanic leader, highlighting that another merit of the initiative is that it is led by two New York entities that have proven how to advance the projects. “The health of our community cannot afford to wait.”
Likewise, the executive of Westchester County, George Latimer, through which the Propel NY networks will pass, highlighted that not only is it a good energy transmission solution but it is a great news for New York in terms of environment and employment options. “It will help New York meet its nationally leading clean energy goals and deliver clean energy, economic activity and family-sustaining jobs in the green energy sector,” the politician said.
The project adds that while they are advancing the network adaptation works, they are also carrying out outreach work with the communities, in order to inform them about the benefits that their plans offer.
“The Propel NY Energy project team is committed to working with communities and stakeholders at every stage to ensure that the built project reflects local voices and values, prioritizes the well-being of communities and protects the environment and environmental ecosystem,” he warns. the initiative, which defends that in addition to helping homes they will be useful in an “efficient and profitable way” for companies that choose to choose them.
Susan Craig, media director of Propel NY, assured that last year several community workshops were held in different parts of New York, including The Bronx, to inform potential users and neighborhood residents about the initiative and its benefits. The project representative added that for next june There are a series of community meetings scheduled so that more people in the Bronx and Queens know details of the plan.
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- To learn more about Propel’s initiatives or information days, visit the website:
- In order to further educate communities about these initiatives, several community meetings will be held in June.
- June 4: from 7 to 9 pm at Queensborough Community College
- June 6: There will be a virtual meeting from 6 to 8 p.m.
- June 8: 10 a.m. to noon at YMCA Castle Hill in the Bronx
- June 11: Community meeting from 7 to 9 pm at the Adria Hotel in Queens
- June 12: virtual community meeting from 6 to 8 p.m.
- June 13: 7-9 pm meeting at Huntington Free Library, The Bronx
Propel NY Offers
- Reliability by providing redundancy and efficiency in the transmission network to guarantee the uninterrupted supply of clean energy to high demand areas
- Resilience to resist the effects of climate change by strengthening the transmission system with state-of-the-art, modern and durable infrastructure
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions thanks to the generation of offshore wind energy to the energy grid.
- Reduce the cost of electricity for consumers through lower production costs
- Reduced power transmission congestion as well as reductions in restrictions
- Creating 2,000 clean energy and construction jobs to engage New Yorkers in advancing a clean economy.
2024-04-09 10:00:00
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