Governor Hochul authorized Equinor to begin construction of Empire Wind 1, an offshore wind project off Long Island, delivering electricity to Brooklyn and NYC.
New York granted final approval for Empire Offshore Wind, LLC to construct and operate transmission facilities for the 810MW wind farm, enhancing renewable energy production by 2026.
Approved transmission facilities include submarine cables extending to Brooklyn, an onshore cable route, and substation upgrades to bolster renewable energy delivery within New York State.
Governor Hochul emphasized New York's commitment to renewable energy growth, highlighting offshore wind's critical role in combating climate change through the newly approved project.
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