PSC Cancels New York Power Line Project for Offshore Wind Energy
- The New York State Public Service Commission has paused the approval process for new transmission lines for offshore wind energy due to President Trump's opposition, jeopardizing New York's green energy plans.
- This decision hampers New York's goals to achieve 70% renewable energy production by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
- Commission Chair Rory Christian stated the PSC's actions aim to protect consumers from costs associated with projects lacking federal support and clarity.
- Governor Hochul's office confirmed commitment to renewable energy initiatives, including the Empire Wind project.
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New York Caves On Green Energy Goal After Trump‘s Wind Crackdown - The Pennsylvania Daily Star
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) terminated its offshore wind transmission process on Thursday, citing the Trump administration’s freeze on permitting for the energy technology. President Donald Trump’s executive order on blocking new offshore wind permits has derailed plans to build out offshore wind transmission lines in New York, according to the PSC and Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. PSC declared that axing…
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…


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