NYRI Transmission Line

Important Case Update:  As of April 21, 2009, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) has officially dismissed NYRI's application to build a 190-mile transmission line from upstate to downstate New York.  The Commission also stated that a new application must be filed if NYRI seeks to pursue its project.  Earlier in the month NYRI announced that its investors had decided the financial risks of cost recovery were too great and withdrew its application.  For additional information about the decision, click on the Commission's press release.

Case Background:

New York Regional Interconnect, Inc (NYRI) filed an Article VII application on February 21, 2008.  The proposal is  to construct a new high voltage direct current transmission line, 1,200 megawatts capacity, between National Grid's Edic Substation in the Town of Marcy, Oneida Co. and Central Hudson Natural Gas and Electric's Rock Tavern Substation in the Town of New Windsor, Orange Co. The proposed 190 mile route goes through the counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Orange and Sullivan. 

For more information regarding the case, visit the NYRI page on the Department Web site.