Please take the time to read the below NYPA press releases and news regarding the Smart Path Project and the first phase of the five-year implementation of the Drone Program. Great news and information!
Public Service Commission approves changes to NYPA Smart Path project
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission has approved changes to the New York Power Authority’s Smart Path project.
Smart Path was one of four major transmission projects approved for modification, along with projects in Rochester, Lockport-Batavia and Champlain-Hudson.
NYPA Approves First Phase of Drone Program
New York Power Authority Approves First Phase of a $37.2 Million Drone Program to Improve Safety, Efficiency of Utility Operations
Five-year Program to Explore Use of Drones to Capture Power Generation and Transmission Asset Health and Support More Informed, Real-time Operations Decisions. Click here to continue reading...
Contract Update
The new contract draft has been reviewed by both union offices and sent to the company. We are waiting for the revisions to be made by the company. We hope to have this out to the membership soon.