PSC Cancels New York Power Line Project for Offshore Wind Energy

New York halts offshore wind power lines, citing Trump opposition

The NYS Public Service Commission said it's halting the approval process for construction of new transmission lines to bring offshore wind power into the New York City downstate region, citing President Trump's opposition to such projects.

PSC cancels New York power line project for offshore wind energy

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York's Public Service Commission decided on Thursday to stop the project that would bring offshore wind power to New York City. They said that their decision would protect New Yorkers from paying for expensive power lines that might not be needed soon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This means that the PSC is cancelling its Public Policy Transmission Need d…

New York Halts Offshore Wind Transmission Plan Amid Federal ...

New York halts offshore wind power line approvals, citing Trump opposition

The NYS Public Service Commission is halting the approval process for construction of new transmission lines to bring offshore wind power into the New York City downstate region, citing President Trump’s opposition to such projects. The decision leaves New York’s green energy law in shambles – and is a blow to the offshore wind industry’s push to become a major power player, wind energy industry sources said. Gas and electric utility customers w…

New York stops offshore wind grid process on 'Washington uncertainty'

Empire State reiterates its commitment to sector while saying it must protect ratepayers

New York Halts Offshore Wind Transmission Planning Amid Federal Permit Freeze

The New York State Public Service Commission has terminated its offshore wind transmission planning process due to stalled federal permitting, to protect state ratepayers from premature infrastructure costs, it said on Thursday.