Build Public Renewables Act
The New York Power Authority has stepped up its renewable energy development efforts, offering a draft revision of its strategic plan that would more than double proposals to 6.8 GW.
Federal policy changes and slow buildout of emissions-free generation may change the timetable for the retirement of New York Power Authority gas-fired peaker plants in New York City.
NYPA said it is pursuing 37 solar and storage projects totaling 3 GW of nameplate capacity, most of them in partnership with private-sector developers.
Clean energy advocates want NYPA to shoot for 15 GW of renewables rather than the 3.5 GW target in its draft plan.
NYPA issued a draft of its first Renewables Strategic Plan, which lays out 40 potential projects, 30 of which would be collaborations with private sector entities.
Justin Driscoll, the interim CEO of the New York Power Authority, remained in limbo as the state Senate finished its session without voting to confirm him.
New York must make a significant workforce investment for the state’s clean energy transition: 200,000 new workers are needed, advocates say.
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