GE Vernova Invests $50 M in US New York State
New York Governor Announces GE Vernova to Invest $50 M to Locate an Onshore Wind Nacelle Manufacturing Operation in New York State
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USA, New York: New York Governor Announces GE Vernova to Invest $50 M to Locate an Onshore Wind Nacelle Manufacturing Operation in New York State
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that GE Vernova will invest $50 M to locate an onshore wind nacelle manufacturing operation to a New York State city of Schenectady. This announcement is in line with New York State’s efforts to be a US leader in furthering green economy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and combating climate change.
“General Electric has a long and illustrious history in New York State and has been a leader in cutting-edge innovation for well over a century,” Governor Hochul said. “We are proud to partner with GE Vernova to realize New York’s vision of become a leading manufacturing hub for wind technology and to bring us closer to achieving our nation-leading climate goals, securing a better and cleaner future for generations.”
GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said, “We’re proud to expand our American manufacturing footprint and workforce to continue building and innovating energy technology that is cleaner, by bringing wind turbine component assembly — and an estimated 200 new jobs — to New York.”
GE will invest in facility renovations and new machinery and equipment to support the production of nacelles for the company’s 6.1 MW onshore wind turbines.
New York has 120 big renewable energy and transmission projects, which are expected to deliver over 14,200 MW of new clean power to the grid — enough to power nearly 5.5 M New York homes. The State’s dedication to new green energy transmission will allow the current renewables to power over 66 % of New York’s electricity from renewable sources.
Having some of USA’s toughest climate and clean energy initiatives, New York aims for zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, including 70 % renewable energy generation by 2030, and carbon neutrality by mid-century. The transition is propelled by New York’s unrivalled clean energy investments, with more than $35 B in 120 renewable and transmission projects, $6.8 B to reduce building emissions, $1.8 B to increase solar, and over $1 B for clean transportation.
Source: NY.gov
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