Dive Brief:
New York has selected Equinor Wind US to develop a pair of offshore wind facilities capable of generating 2,490 MW of power. The state has a goal of bringing online 9,000 MW of offshore wind by 2035, and the new announcement means there are now plans in place for almost half that target.
The state has also issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of $5 billion in transmission projects to move renewable energy from the upstate region and Canada, into New York City.
Dive Insight:
New York s commitment to offshore wind is intended to position the state as a leader in wind turbine construction.
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UTILITIES: Town supervisors weigh in on state s new green energy siting process.
By Benjamin Joe ben.joe@lockportjournal.com Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
Town supervisors in seven counties put their names on a written public comment earlier this month on the Article 94c draft regulations put forth by the newly formed state Office of Renewable Energy Siting.
The document was spearheaded by Cambria town Supervisor Wright Ellis, in whose town there is stiff opposition to the Bear Ridge Solar project pitched by Cypress Creek Renewables. Ellis says the issue isn t whether or not you support solar energy, it s about protecting home rule.