"Energy reliability is essential to our economic infrastructure. Power that flows reliably isn't just convenience; it's critical to keep our economy competitive. But as the margin between energy supply and demand thins, the very foundation of our power system is being tested. Proposals for additional natural gas infrastructure, like the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project, directly address the energy constraint issue New York is facing and will ensure our communities and businesses continue to operate reliably and at an affordable price."
"Elliott was a prime example of how even a temporary shortfall in energy can put lives, homes, businesses, and essential facilities at risk. Our city's current gas pipeline supply continues to prove to us that it does not have the capacity to sustain major emergencies. Energy demand continues to grow and the weather is becoming more volatile. Meanwhile, the thin reliability margin,"
"New York is only becoming more energy-intensive by the minute. Our regional economy is being increasingly boosted by AI and other high-tech investments, promising significant job opportunities. Unlocking them requires more power. NESE addresses these needs. An expansion of the existing Transco system would deliver natural gas directly to Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. Once operational, NESE is projected to increase gas supply in New York City and on Long Island by 13%."
Energy reliability is essential to economic infrastructure and reliable power is critical to competitiveness. The margin between energy supply and demand is thinning, testing the power system's foundation and exposing public safety and economic risks. Winter Storm Elliott in 2022 showed the urgent need for additional natural gas supply for heating and power. Current pipeline capacity cannot sustain major emergencies while demand grows and weather becomes more volatile. NESE would expand the Transco system to deliver gas directly to Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island and is projected to increase supply in New York City and Long Island by 13%, supporting affordability and high-tech economic growth.
Read at www.amny.com
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