The New York Power Authority is seeking public comment on a draft plan of their role in expanding the state’s renewable energy portfolio. It is part of the state’s work to meet ambitious climate goals and the expansion of NYPA’s authority was approved in last year’s state budget. The expansion gives NYPA, the largest state public power organization in the nation, the authority to plan and execute renewable projects.
Vennela Yadhati, vice president of renewable project development at NYPA, told Spectrum News 1 the draft plan identifies 40 projects that seek to move the needle.
“This plan outlines what NYPA is capable of doing, the first launch of projects we have identified, the 40 projects you see right here, as well as NYPA’s financial capability,” she said.
The projects include 32 solar and one wind, with the remaining projects comprising of battery storage facilities for a cumulative 3.5 GW of renewable growth.
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