New York halts offshore wind transmission plan amid federal uncertainty
This halts the Public Policy Transmission Need (PPTN) process of seeking proposals to deliver up to 8 gigawatts of offshore wind power into New York City by 2033.
The commission cited recent federal actions halting new offshore wind leasing and permitting, which it said make short-term project execution unfeasible.
"Given the uncertainty coming out of Washington, we must act to protect consumers," said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. "This is not the end — we'll move forward once the federal government resumes permitting."
New York's commitment to offshore wind remains strong, the commission noted. Existing projects like South Fork Wind, Empire Wind, and Sunrise Wind are unaffected and continue to move forward.
The commission has directed its staff to apply lessons from the PPTN process to future planning, focusing on affordability, reliability and risk reduction. Further guidance will be incorporated into the 2026 Clean Energy Standard Biennial Review.
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