NYPA gets first comments on plans for new renewable projects
The New York Power Authority's effort to gather public comments on potential renewable energy projects got underway at the Niagara Power Vista on Thursday.
Two sessions were held, one in the morning and one in the evening. The draft Renewables Strategic Plan was released on Oct. 8, coming as part of the Build Public Renewables Act which authorizes NYPA to build out such projects.
Through the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act from July 2019, New York State set a goal of having 70% of its energy by 2030 coming from renewables and then becoming zero-emission by 2040. Other laws require NYPA to end its fossil fuel emissions by shutting down its natural gas power plants by 2030.
"It represents a significant increase in our role in the energy sector," said Vennela Yadhati, the vice president of Renewable Project Development for NYPA, "bringing this platform's roots in revolutionizing the state's grid to benefit all of New Yorkers."