Queensboro Renewable Express is a proposed project to deliver electricity from offshore wind energy to New York City.
It includes two separate underwater transmission cables and related onshore facilities to bring offshore wind energy into New York City at the site of the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City. Rise Light & Power is developing this project via our subsidiary, Queensboro Development, LLC.
How does it work?
- The cables will be bundled in two High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) circuits, and each circuit will be installed in a discrete trench below the seafloor.
- Except for onshore equipment at the Ravenswood site, Queensboro Renewable Express will be entirely underwater.
- Onshore equipment – including two converter stations, a substation, and operations and maintenance facilities for the transmission line – will be located at Ravenswood and connect to adjacent Con Edison substations.
- From there, electricity flows to homes, schools, and businesses via the existing power grid.
Why is this important?
Building Queensboro Renewable Express gets New York State closer to its target of 100% zero-emission electricity by 2040 set forth in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (“Climate Act”).
The project is designed to replace existing 1960s-era fossil fuel generators at Ravenswood Generating Station, which powers one in five homes in NYC on the hottest days of the year. Queensboro Renewable Express is the next step in realizing our goals to reduce emissions, create jobs, and keep the lights on for New Yorkers.
Where do we go from here?
The project needs certain permits and approvals to begin construction, including the issuance of an Article VII Certificate by the NYS Public Service Commission.
The Article VII process provides opportunities for the public to learn more about the project, attend information forums and public hearings, and submit public comments.
We want your involvement in Queensboro Renewable Express and our Article VII proceeding!
To learn about the New York State Public Service Commission’s upcoming public information forums and public statement hearings on July 23, 2024.
(Case #22-T-0670)