New York Transco submits proposal to deliver clean energy from offshore wind sites
New York Transco submitted proposals to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) to deliver clean energy from future offshore wind facilities in New York.
Transco’s Energy Link NY electric transmission proposals were developed in response to the NYISO’s New York City Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need Project Solicitation (NYC PPTN). The proposed solutions include new underground and submarine electric transmission components.
“Energy Link NY represents the best and the brightest in NY coming together to advance innovative transmission solutions that will help transition New York’s energy grid to a greener future and enhance the resilience of Downstate New York’s energy system,” Victor Mullin, president of New York Transco, said. “These solutions represent decades of energy and utility area experience to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions that reflect stakeholder feedback and minimizing local impacts, prioritizing community needs through design and construction, while planning for tomorrow’s decarbonized future.”
The Energy Link NY project is expected to accelerate the clean energy transition through the delivery of clean offshore wind which will aid in greenhouse gas reductions and air quality improvements. It will also increase energy delivery capabilities to power over 4.5 million NYC area homes. In addition, it will create new paths in the transmission network to deliver more clean energy to high-demand areas. Further, it will improve resiliency, strengthening the transmission system with modern, and durable infrastructure.
“New York Transco is committed to moving clean, renewable energy from where it is produced offshore to the customers that need it,” said Stuart Nachmias, chairman of the New York Transco Board and president of Con Edison Transmission. “New York Transco brings innovative, cost-effective solutions with a proven, decades-long record of developing, constructing, maintaining and operating transmission facilities, safely and reliably serving New Yorkers.”
Energy Link NY encompasses various transmission infrastructure components to accommodate the anticipated additional offshore wind generation and needed bulk transmission connections. Specific details regarding components, lines, and connections will be evaluated as part of NYISO’s assessment.
“As New York develops more renewables, we will need the necessary transmission to carry that clean energy to homes. Energy Link NY is the best project for the job,” Will Hazelip, New York Transco Board Vice Chairman and president of National Grid Ventures said. “Our proposal is the brainchild of some of the top energy experts in the state that will result in positive change and opportunity. New York Transco knows how to deliver a successful project for a decarbonized New York, prioritizing what’s important: safety, sustainability, cost effectiveness, and community feedback.”
Energy Link NY reflects early stakeholder consultations with federal, state and local agencies to determine important criteria for siting and design. If selected, New York Transco will broaden consultation and public engagement activities to educate communities about the project and solicit feedback for use during design and permitting phases.
The NYISO’s Project Solicitation calls for transmission proposals that would deliver a minimum of 4,770 megawatts of anticipated offshore wind generation into the New York City area by Jan. 31, 2033.
