“The Upstate Upgrade represents a landmark investment and speaks to how National Grid is reinforcing the grid to meet our customers’ growing energy needs while leading the clean energy transition,” said Rudy Wynter, National Grid New York President. “This six-year portfolio of work will transform the grid, improve reliability and resilience and enable us to deliver renewable energy to homes and businesses across New York.”
In addition to helping reach the state’s climate goals as outlined in New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, the upgrades will deliver for Upstate New York customers by:
Julie Tighe, President of New York League of Conservation Voters:“There is no transition without transmission. Decarbonizing the state’s grid will require more than just generating wind, solar, and hydro power; we also needthe poles and wires to deliver all thatelectricityto our homes and businesses. We applaud National Grid for prioritizing clean energy delivery in New York State."
Hui Peng Koh, GlobalFoundries VP and General Manager: “We applaud National Grid for sharing in our commitment to innovation, job creation and sustainability. The electricity and semiconductor industries rely on each other, and the Upstate Upgrade will help our region achieve a cutting-edge energy infrastructure to support future growth.”
Mark Eagan, President and CEO of the Capital Region Chamber and the Center for Economic Growth: “The Upstate Upgrade will transform our electric grid and make additional economic growth possible throughout the state and into the Capital Region. This $4 billion investment over the next six years will spur significant job creation and ensure our communities remain vibrant, prosperous, and growing for years to come. A more resilient, secure, and efficient grid will help drive growth for the Capital Region and all New Yorkers.”
Dottie Gallagher, President & CEO at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership: “The Buffalo Niagara Partnership welcomes National Grid''s comprehensive plan to invest in its electric infrastructure. Affordable, reliable energy is an essential component of economic development and National Grid''s investments will help Buffalo Niagara and all of Upstate build a stronger, more competitive, and more equitable economy.”
Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce: "Ample and reliable power in the North Country has never been more important than it is now with the major transition to electric from other energy sources and with economic development opportunities increasingly needing larger scale power access. That''s why National Grid''s Upstate Upgrade is so welcome and important. It is a very timely and indisputably crucial investment in sustaining and growing our regional economy in the years ahead and we thank National Grid for this historic commitment.”
Patrick J. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency:“Robust, dependable, and secure electric grid infrastructure is a competitive necessity today and is essential for future economic development success. The Upstate Upgrade being undertaken by National Grid will continue to position central and northern New York State on the leading edge of the transition to renewable and clean energy sources, while reinforcing the foundation of our traditional industrial base.”
National Grid’s Upstate Upgrade focuses on modernizing the transmission system to meet the expanded electricity needs of the growing economy and to power more electrical devices than ever before, including electric vehicles and heat pumps. And, while the current network has served customers well for more than a century, it wasn’t designed to connect and transport the amounts of wind and solar power that will be produced across the region.
The company will construct or rebuild more than 1,000 miles of transmission line, 45 substations, and install new technologies that prevent load loss, monitor load fluctuations, and resolve congestion. This work also will protect the transmission grid against the increasing threat of extreme weather.
“The Upstate Upgrade is our largest investment in New York’s electricity transmission system since it was built more than 100 years ago.” Wynter said. “While the grid has served us well for over a century, it’s time to make the changes that will set us up for the next century of growth and success in New York.
“In addition, the Upstate Upgrade brings with it a different type of energy: economic growth,” Wynter said. “It will fuel local economies where our work will be concentrated with new jobs and spending, and expand the property tax base that supports local services, schools and communities.”
“The Upstate Upgrade means thousands of new jobs for the region, not just boosting local businesses, but also increasing property values and the prospects for new storefronts in the region with improved energy infrastructure,” said Paul DeCotis, a senior partner at West Monroe. “As an Upstate New York resident, it''s a real win-win for community members and business owners with more reliable electric service, opportunities for greater economic expansion, and long-term prosperity in our counties for generations to come."
To support this historic grid rebuild, the company has launched a new website – UpstateUpgrade.NationalGrid – which will serve as a digital hub for details about the projects as they develop, including maps and updates, outreach events and how the Upstate Upgrade will benefit every New Yorker.
"National Grid is committed to working with and strengthening the communities we serve,” Wynter said. “One of the ways we do that is by conducting thoughtful, transparent outreach to residential and business customers, landowners, and elected officials to keep them informed about the Upstate Upgrade and offer them the opportunity to provide their thoughts. Our project website is another way we will be facilitating that conversation over the next six years.”
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.
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