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New York will sink $1.5B into renewable energy projects to spur clean energy jobs

New York will sink $1.5B into renewable energy projects to spur clean energy jobs Cuomo last week signed an executive order committing New York to uphold Paris accord standards, echoing the defiant tone of dozens of states and cities. Large business interests also opposed the White House’s decision to exit the agreement, which was signed … Continue reading New York will sink $1.5B into renewable energy projects to spur clean energy jobs

Rep. John Katko defends subsidies for FitzPatrick, other NY nuclear plants

Rep. John Katko defends subsidies for FitzPatrick, other NY nuclear plants AUBURN — As opponents continue to criticize billions in state subsidies to support nuclear power plants in New York, U.S. Rep. John Katko defended the payments as a “net benefit” for the state during a meeting with The Citizen’s editorial board Wednesday. Last year, … Continue reading Rep. John Katko defends subsidies for FitzPatrick, other NY nuclear plants

Benefits-versus-politics battle rages over U.S. Northeast’s natural gas needs

Benefits-versus-politics battle rages over U.S. Northeast’s natural gas needs New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration recently announced that construction would begin later this year on a new microgrid to power Empire State Plaza in Albany, a downtown complex housing several state government buildings and legislative offices. Along with a new cogeneration plant, the project could … Continue reading Benefits-versus-politics battle rages over U.S. Northeast’s natural gas needs

Falling load, gas prices weaken NYISO prices in April

Falling load, gas prices weaken NYISO prices in April Falling load and natural gas price levels weakened New York Independent System Operator prices in April, but this April’s prices were still higher than in 2016 because of higher natural gas prices, year over year, stakeholders learned Wednesday. During Wednesday’s NYISO Business Issues Committee, Rana Mukerji, … Continue reading Falling load, gas prices weaken NYISO prices in April

Anxiety common, consensus elusive over power market reforms at first day of FERC conference

Anxiety common, consensus elusive over power market reforms at first day of FERC conference At FERC’s technical conference, stakeholders expressed worries over the long-term viability of the wholesale market model. But the federal agency’s hands are tied until it has a quorum. nxiety was rife and consensus elusive during the first day of the Federal … Continue reading Anxiety common, consensus elusive over power market reforms at first day of FERC conference

Lawmakers grill #Cuomo officials on nuclear power plant bailout

Lawmakers grill Cuomo officials on nuclear power plant bailout Assembly Democrats grilled Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s energy officials for more than four hours Monday about a plan executed by the Public Service Commission and a major energy company that will keep three upstate nuclear power plants alive for the next 12 years. Utility ratepayers, mostly from … Continue reading Lawmakers grill #Cuomo officials on nuclear power plant bailout

New York’s Ambitious Transitions: Who Wins? Who Loses? Who Knows?

New York’s Ambitious Transitions: Who Wins? Who Loses? Who Knows? New York’s electricity system and markets face a blizzard of changes, driven by policy, politics, and economic forces. The New York Independent System Operator and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority are two key—and sometimes competing—players trying to make sense and order … Continue reading New York’s Ambitious Transitions: Who Wins? Who Loses? Who Knows?

#National_Grid to connect 40MWh battery to wind farm in Long Island, New York

National Grid to connect 40MWh battery to wind farm in Long Island, New York Investor-owned energy company National Grid, responsible for electricity and gas delivery in New York, Massachusetts and Long Island, will build a 5MW / 40MWh energy storage facility in Long Island with NextEra Energy. A 50/50 joint venture between National Grid subsidiary … Continue reading #National_Grid to connect 40MWh battery to wind farm in Long Island, New York

#New_York seeks ‘next wave of innovation’ with US$15.5m funding for energy storage

New York seeks ‘next wave of innovation’ with US$15.5m funding for energy storage Projects that demonstrate how energy storage can benefit a wide range of stakeholders and the electric grid can compete for US$15.5 million of funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The money will come from the Clean … Continue reading #New_York seeks ‘next wave of innovation’ with US$15.5m funding for energy storage