New York’s Reliance on Canadian Electricity Faces Scrutiny Amid Trade Tensions For years, energy security experts have emphasized domestic energy production and exports. New York has taken a contrasting approach, decommissioning its nuclear power plant and relying on a $6 billion Canadian hydro cable to supply electricity to downstate areas. Recent events highlight the vulnerabilities

New York’s energy policies have created a crisis, forcing Governor Kathy Hochul to recently advise residents to raise their thermostats to 78 degrees during the summer heat wave. This recommendation highlights a systemic issue: years of decisions that have increased electricity demand while simultaneously hindering necessary infrastructure upgrades. The New York Independent System Operator has

State Reconsiders $3.26 Billion Transmission Line Project A project initially conceived to address the need for exporting electricity from offshore wind farms is now facing scrutiny due to a significant shift in its original purpose. The Public Service Commission, in 2021, identified a “Long Island Offshore Wind Export Public Policy Transmission Need,” aiming to facilitate

New York's energy transition is facing significant hurdles despite a diverse range of potential power sources, according to assessments of the state’s power grid. Operators manage the statewide electric system from a control center across the Hudson River from Albany, utilizing a 2,300-square-foot video wall that displays generators, transmission lines, and converter stations. On May

Danskammer Energy, owner of the Danskammer Generating Station natural gas plant in Newburgh, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing occurred on June 10th and cites unfavorable market conditions and a regulatory penalty as contributing factors. The power plant was initially built by Central Hudson Gas & Electric in the 1950s. Ownership changed several