Right now there is not a role for public input while this New York State-endorsed high-voltage power lines project undergoes further analysis. The Hudson Valley Smart Energy Coalition does want you to stay tuned. Please read this update from Summer 2016 and the latest press release from March 2017. The below content is useful for background.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Dec. 3, 2015:
WAMC’s Alan Chartock in Conversation with Ned Sullivan, President of Scenic Hudson
WGXC-FM, Oct. 15, 2015:
Interview with Ian Solomon and Sharon Kotler
Gossips of Rivertown, Oct. 14, 2015:
“Is There an Exit Ramp Off the Energy Highway?“
Register-Star, July 16, 2015:
“PSC’s energy highway conference nears“
The Millbrook Independent, July 11, 2015:
“There is No Need for More Power Lines“
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, July 10, 2015:
“Regional Coalition: Powerlines Would Spoil Hudson Valley Views“
imby, July 9, 2015:
“Expert Reports Show Power Lines Would Have Major Environmental, Visual Impacts“
Poughkeepsie Journal, July 9, 2015:
“Power line contenders in mid-Hudson narrowed by state“
Millbrook Independent, April, 2015:
“Power lines again“
Capital New York, Feb. 9, 2015:
“Key component of Cuomo’s energy highway stalls“
Poughkeepsie Journal, Dec. 12, 2014:
“PSC will reconsider need for controversial power lines“
New York Times, Nov. 28, 2014:
“Anger Upstate Over Power Plan for New York City“
Huffington Post, Nov. 24, 2014:
“Cuomo’s Regulatory Chief Sets Precedent for Protecting Environment and Ratepayers“
Poughkeepsie Journal, Nov. 20, 2014:
“Researcher: Power line expansion not needed“
The Columbia Paper, Nov. 6, 2014:
“EDITORIAL: Got Energy?“
Mid-Hudson News, Nov. 6, 2014:
“Hudson Valley Smart Energy Coalition not sold on new power lines“
Daily Freeman, Oct. 28, 2014:
“Bard College professor to speak on power line project“
Rhinebeck Community Forum, Oct. 26, 2014:
“Physicist to Discuss Need for Major Power Lines Projects“
Poughkeepsie Journal, Oct. 25, 2014:
“Research physicist to talk about power lines“
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Oct. 23 2014:
“WAMC’s Alan Chartock In Conversation with Ned Sullivan, President of Scenic Hudson“
Udell Communications (for Public Access Television), Oct. 22, 2014:
“Monster Power Lines in the Mid-Hudson Valley are Not Needed“
Gossips of Rivertown, Oct. 21, 2014:
“Barrett to PSC: Abandon Power Line Project“
Gossips of Rivertown, Oct. 20, 2014:
“The Truth About the Power Lines“
WNYT NewsChannel 13, Oct. 19, 2014:
“Research shows Hudson Valley power line expansion not needed“
imby, Oct. 19, 2014:
“Now we know why we don’t need monster power lines“
Register-Star, Oct. 19, 2014:
“Getting off the energy highway — power line meeting draws huge crowd“
Register-Star, Oct. 14, 2014:
“Physicist to present power line findings“
Register-Star, Oct. 10, 2014:
“Power line meeting planned for Oct. 18“
Times-Union, Sept. 18, 2014:
“PSC: Reforming the Energy Vision“
NPR Morning Edition, Sept. 10, 2014:
“New York Says It’s Time To Flip The Switch On Its Power Grid“
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Sept. 8, 2014:
“PSC Recommendations For Transmission Line Projects Draw Critiques“
Register-Star, Sept. 6, 2014:
“Lopez shares power line plan concerns“
Poughkeepsie Journal, Sept. 5, 2014:
“Coalition calls for halt to power line plans“
Register-Star, Aug. 29, 2014:
“Hudson Valley Smart Energy Coalition reacts to PSC’s proposed guidelines“
Poughkeepsie Journal, Aug. 25, 2014:
“ICYMI: Power line plans cross in Dutchess“
Huffington Post, June 9, 2014:
“New York’s Leaders Position State to Be National Model for Embracing Clean Energy“
Huffington Post, May 23, 2014:
“Meeting NYC’s Energy Needs Can’t Come at Hudson Valley’s Expense“
New York Times, May 14, 2014:
“With Power Comes Ambivalence“
Register-Star, Mar. 28, 2014:
“Coalition against power lines in holding pattern“
Register-Star, Feb. 25, 2014:
“League stands up in power line fight“
Register-Star, Jan 26, 2014:
“Residents brave snow for power line information meeting“
Register-Star, Jan 11, 2014:
“Power line expansion an ongoing concern“
Register-Star, Nov. 23, 2013:
“Residents unite against power line expansion“
Register-Star, Nov. 13, 2013:
“Citizens mobilize against power lines“
Wall Street Journal, Jan. 2, 2013:
“U.S. Electicity Use on Wane“