State of the State - Statement from Preservation League of NYS on Energy Transmission Policy Initiative

ALBANY, NY (01/08/2014)(readMedia)-- "There's an old saying – 'Do you want it done fast or do you want it done right?'" said Jay DiLorenzo, President of the Preservation League of New York State. "It looks like Governor Cuomo wants to give the developers planning New York's new Energy Superhighway the chance to do both."

He continued, "Governor Cuomo is proposing a fast-track permitting process for electrical transmission projects that commit to no expansion in width or height of the existing delivery corridor. The Public Service Commission has heard a clear message during review of the next generation of transmission siting proposals: citizens want thoughtfully-designed and -engineered projects that will limit intrusion on community character, historic resources and scenic lands. We are pleased that the Governor is proposing to expedite applications for projects that require no widening of utility easements and no additional tower height. We hope this will foster a more innovative and cooperative approach from developers addressing transmission issues in New York State than seen in the proposals submitted to the PSC last fall."