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New York PSC approves Propel NY Energy transmission settlement

Presiding over the Propel NY Energy review

New York regulators approved the settlement terms for the Propel NY Energy Project on September 17, clearing a major hurdle for a 90-mile underground transmission line that would carry power to New York City and Long Island. The Public Service Commission (PSC) ruled the project is needed to keep the region's grid reliable as old power plants retire.

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I commend Department Staff and the signatory parties who dedicated substantial time and resources to their review of the Propel NY Energy Project. Because of their efforts, the Commission was presented with a thorough record demonstrating that this critical infrastructure project meets our statutory siting standards and will help provide needed power downstate.

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