Public Information Sessions and Statement Hearings for Proposed Queensboro Renewable Express – Major Transmission Line Connecting Offshore Wind Energy to Queens

Local residents, community leaders, clean energy advocates and others will join team members from Rise Light & Power and officials from New York State’s Public Service Commission to learn more about and provide public comment on the Queensboro Renewable Express, a proposed project that would deliver offshore wind energy to New York City via underwater transmission cables and related onshore facilities. 

WHEN: Tuesday, July 23, 1PM & 5:30PM (Statement Hearings begin at 2PM & 6:30PM)

WHERE: Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, 10-25 41st St, Long Island City, Queens

WHO: New York State Public Service Commission, Rise Light & Power, members of the public

WHAT: Public information sessions and public statement hearings for the proposed Queensboro Renewable Express as required by Article VII of New York State’s Public Service Law “Siting of Major Utility Transmission Facilities”

WHY: Building Queensboro Renewable Express will get New York State closer to its target of 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040 set forth in the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The project is designed to facilitate the replacement of existing 1960s-era fossil fuel generators at Ravenswood Generating Station, which powers one in five homes in NYC on the hottest days of the year. Queensboro Renewable Express is the next step in realizing the goals of Renewable Ravenswood, a plan that would turn NYC’s largest fossil fuel power station into a clean energy hub – reducing emissions, creating jobs, and keeping the lights on for New Yorkers.

Queensboro Renewable Express | https://queensbororenewableexpress.com/