Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration is facing backlash for approving permits to expand the Iroquois pipeline, which increases natural gas supply contrary to New York's green energy law. This decision emerges amidst proposed significant gas and electric hikes by Con Edison. The state Department of Environmental Conservation acknowledged that the expansion conflicts with greenhouse gas emission limits but deemed the permits 'essential' for preventing potential gas supply failures. The Iroquois pipeline expansion includes investments aimed at mitigating its greenhouse emissions and enhancing services in disadvantaged communities.
The administration approved permits to expand the capacity of the 414-mile Iroquois pipeline and pump more natural gas into New York City and southern Connecticut.
The DEC permits approve expansions to the Iroquois pipeline's compressor stations in Athens, and Dover Plains, both in the Hudson Valley.
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