Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has some big plans for offshore New York. For one, he recently called on the Long Island Power Authority to approve the nation’s largest offshore wind farm — a 90-MW offshore wind project 30 miles southeast of Montauk. The project will not be visible from Long Island’s beaches, and is the first…
Blueprint issued to advance offshore wind power for New York
Offshore Wind Power for New York has advanced with the issuance of the Blueprint for the NYS Offshore Wind Master Plan (Blueprint) by the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). This eagerly anticipated plan outlines the key studies and policies that will be developed to drive the growth of this clean, reliable, and…
NYSERDA proposes new strategies that support large-scale renewables
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced submission of its proposal for new and improved strategies to support large-scale renewables such as solar, wind, and other clean technologies. These strategies would build upon New York’s clean power legacy, which began in the 1950s with major public investments in hydroelectric dams that…