Con Edison energises $275 M worth transmission line
USA, New York City: Con Edison’s Reliable Clean City projects are set to add 900 MW of transmission capacity across New York City by 2025.
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USA, New York City: Con Edison’s Reliable Clean City projects are set to add 900 MW of transmission capacity across New York City by 2025.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the new Con Edison Rainey to Corona transmission line has been energized, supporting continued grid reliability, including the May 1 closure of an Astoria fossil fuel-fired power plant owned by NRG Energy. The transmission line, which spans six miles from the Rainey 345 kV substation to a 138 kV substation in Astoria, can carry 300 MW, providing enough electricity for 240,000 average-sized homes.
“As we continue our efforts to combat climate change, upgrading New York’s transmission system to deliver clean energy across the state is a top priority,” said Governor Hochul. “With this critical new transmission line, we are enhancing and upgrading New York City’s electric grid and enabling the continued development of renewable energy.”
The $275 million transmission line is part of Con Edison’s Reliable Clean City projects, which include the Gowanus to Greenwood and the Goethals to Fox Hills projects. All three projects are set to be completed in 2025 and will add 900 MW of transmission capacity across New York City.
Source: T&D World