NEW YORK - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $28 million to begin work on a major new transmission upgrade project in the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region.

The project involves upgrades along approximately 100 miles of transmission lines and the construction of two new substations between NYPA's central transmission hub in Marcy, Oneida County and New Scotland, Albany County.

The project stems from a proposal submitted by LS Power Grid New York and the New York Power Authority to improve reliability and provide better access to renewable energy through a key corridor along New York's transmission system. On April 8 it was selected by the New York Independent System Operator in response to a competitive solicitation process calling for transmission projects along this corridor that would relieve transmission congestion and facilitate greater statewide access to renewable energy.

"This transmission project is part of several other vital transmission upgrades taking place across New York State. Together these projects will help ensure that energy from renewable-rich areas of Western and Northern New York will have a reliable path to consumers and help meet New York State's aggressive clean energy goals," said Gil C. Quiniones, NYPA president and CEO.

Source: NYPA