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Details of Propel NY Energy Infrastructure Project Revealed

LIMBA members learn details about the proposed $3.26 billion Propel NY Energy project, a collaboration between New York Power Authority and New York Transco to modernize Long Island's aging electric transmission system with 90 miles of underground and submarine transmission lines to improve grid reliability and deliver clean energy including offshore wind. Source: lilifepolitics.com
https://lilifepolitics.com/news/long-island-news/details-of-energy-project-revea…

Orsted Shares Tumble Amid Administration Hostility to Offshore Wind

Danish offshore wind developer Orsted announces a $9.4 billion rights issue to fund renewable energy projects while facing regulatory hostility from the current administration toward offshore wind development, impacting Long Island's planned wind energy infrastructure. Source: wsj.com
https://www.wsj.com/articles/orsted-plans-9-4-billion-rights-issue-to-fund-offsh…

Casey : The State of US Offshore Wind in an Era of Malevolence

Analysis examines the challenging regulatory environment facing U.S. offshore wind development, including projects planned for Long Island waters, as policy changes create uncertainty for renewable energy infrastructure investments and construction timelines. Source: cleantechnica.com
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/08/10/new-offshore-wind-study-confirms-the-obviou…

Long Island Mixed-Use Project Obtains $166M Refi

TRITEC Real Estate Co. and The Olayan Group secure $166.2 million Freddie Mac-backed refinancing for The Core at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma, a 388-unit mixed-use development completed in 2024 that includes 83,500 square feet of office and retail space as part of the master-planned Station Yards project. Source: multihousingnews.com
https://www.multihousingnews.com/long-island-mixed-use-project-obtains-166m-refi…

Gov Hochul Issues First 1,000 MW of Statewide Energy Storage Solicitations

Governor Kathy Hochul has launched New York's first Bulk Energy Storage Request for Proposals to procure one gigawatt of energy storage capacity. The competitive solicitation is administered by NYSERDA and represents a major step toward New York's goal of achieving six gigawatts of energy storage by 2030. Step One eligibility applications are due September 4, 2025.
https://www.energytech.com/energy-storage/news/55306663/new-york-governor-issues…

Kadish: Why Long Island's Energy Resistance is a National Risk

Analysis of how Long Island's resistance to energy infrastructure development poses risks to national energy security and competitiveness. The article examines the broader implications of local energy policy decisions on regional grid stability and America's ability to compete in the global energy transition.
https://libn.com/2025/07/31/kadish-why-long-islands-energy-resistance-is-a-natio…

How New York's First Storage Bulk Order Could Boost LDES

New York's inaugural bulk energy storage procurement could provide significant momentum for long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies. The 1 GW solicitation represents an opportunity for advanced storage solutions that can provide grid services beyond traditional battery systems, potentially accelerating LDES deployment nationwide.
https://www.latitudemedia.com/news/why-new-yorks-first-storage-bulk-order-could-…

Renewable Energy Storage Raises Safety Concerns

Growing deployment of renewable energy storage systems is raising important safety questions for communities and grid operators. The article examines potential risks associated with large-scale battery storage facilities and the safety protocols being implemented to address fire, explosion, and environmental concerns.
https://altamontenterprise.com/07302025/storing-renewable-energy-raises-safety-c…

Federal EV Funds Restored: What It Means for Long Island

The restoration of federal electric vehicle funding will have significant implications for Long Island drivers and the region's charging infrastructure development. The article explores how renewed federal support will accelerate EV adoption and charging station deployment across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
https://lilifepolitics.com/news/long-island-news/federal-ev-funds-restored-what-…

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