The Propel NY Energy transmission solution today announced that their proposed approximate 90-mile electric transmission project was selected by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) to achieve the Long Island Offshore Wind Export Public Policy Transmission Need Project Solicitation. Propel NY Energy is owned by The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York Transco (NY Transco), a joint venture between National Grid Ventures, Avangrid, Central Hudson, and Con Edison.

The Propel NY Energy transmission solution will strengthen the backbone of the electric grid with increased transmission capacity to help inject more clean, renewable energy from offshore wind facilities into the statewide energy grid. By building new underground and submarine transmission lines in existing public rights-of-way and substation facilities on Long Island, in New York City, and across Westchester County, Propel will efficiently and cost-effectively deliver clean energy to homes and businesses that benefit all New Yorkers and aid the state in achieving critical clean energy goals.

Propel NY Energy will also provide benefits to New Yorkers that include:

• Reliability by providing redundancy and efficiency in the transmission network to ensure uninterrupted delivery of clean energy to high demand areas.
• Resiliency to withstand the effects of climate change by hardening the transmission system with state-of-the-art, modern, durable infrastructure.
• Greenhouse gas emission reductions from delivering offshore wind generation into the energy grid.
• Lowering the cost of electricity to consumers through lower production costs and reduced transmission congestion as well as reductions in load payments and curtailment reduction.
• Clean energy and construction jobs to engage New Yorkers in advancing a clean energy economy.

NGV illustrates its commitment to decarbonization with its investment in New York Transco’s clean energy electric transmission efforts coupled with developing offshore wind infrastructure in the New York-New Jersey Bight under their joint venture with RWE called Community Offshore Wind.

“National Grid’s long history of serving New York, combined with its global and local transmission experience, will help us make Propel NY Energy a success. We are in a unique position where we have the opportunity to develop clean energy generation through offshore wind and now support the infrastructure necessary to carry it to other parts of New York through Propel NY Energy,” said Will Hazelip, President of National Grid Ventures, US Northeast. “Expanded, upgraded transmission is paramount to helping New York meet its ambitious climate targets. Long Island, where we have a number of clean energy developments from battery storage to solar to offshore wind, is in need of a stronger transmission network. We look forward to working with our partners in NY Transco and NYPA to bring this to fruition.”

“We are honored that Propel NY Energy was selected to improve reliability and allow New York to achieve its nation-leading clean energy goals,” said Victor Mullin, President of New York Transco. “Propel leverages the expertise of public and private utilities to deliver the best, most innovative and economical solutions with minimal impact. We look forward to working closely with all area stakeholders to collaboratively deliver a more resilient network for our shared clean energy future.”

The Propel NY Energy collaboration of NYPA and NY Transco features two New York institutions with proven records of success in design, permitting, construction of and robust community engagement on complex transmission projects in New York state. The New York Power Authority is a public entity that owns and operates 1,400 circuit miles of transmission across New York state, and NY Transco is a private, New York developer, owner and operator of New York-based bulk transmission facilities. Both have independently won past competitive transmission bid processes and are currently constructing clean energy transmission projects across the state. Pending regulatory approvals, Propel NY Energy construction is anticipated to commence in 2026 and enter service in 2030.

The next phases of Propel include stakeholder engagement and host community outreach and the permitting process under New York State Public Service Law’s Article VII siting, which requires a full review of the need for and environmental impact of the siting, design, construction, and operation of major transmission facilities in New York state. The Propel NY Energy project team is committed to working with communities and stakeholders at every stage to ensure the built Project reflects local voices and values, prioritizes the wellbeing of communities, and protects the surrounding environmental ecosystem. 

About National Grid Ventures

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is the non-regulated division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. NGV operates outside of National Grid’s core regulated businesses in the US and UK where it develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future. NGV’s diverse portfolio of low carbon and renewable energy businesses across the UK, Europe and US includes subsea electricity interconnectors, wind and solar power, and battery storage. For more information, visit https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-ventures.

About National Grid

National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is focused on building a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy future — transforming our networks with more reliable and resilient energy solutions to meet state climate goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.