Smart Path Project, Drone Program, Battery Storage Facility & Contract Update

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

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...

NYPA Battery Storage Facility
 
New York’s first state-owned utility-scale battery energy storage project is now operating.
 
The 20-megawatt facility installed and operated by the New York Power Authority is located in Chateaugay and connects into the state’s electric grid.

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.

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