How to get involved in the Article VII process
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. From the Ravenswood site, it will connect to the electricity grid.
The process for getting approval to build this type of infrastructure in New York State is outlined in Article VII of the NYS Public Service Law (“Article VII”). Queensboro Development, a subsidiary of Rise Light & Power is moving through this process now and has submitted an application to the Public Service Commission, the state agency in charge of the approval process.
Tell NYS your thoughts about bringing renewable energy to Queens!
What is inside an Article VII application?
This application contains a lot of documents (called exhibits). Here is a quick summary of what’s in some of these documents:
Exhibit 2 – Maps of the project
Exhibit 3 – Project purpose & alternatives
Exhibit 4 – Environmental impacts
Exhibit 8 – List of all permits required
Any exhibit marked with an “E” shows engineering details, like how the cables will be installed
This is what the Article VII process looks like:
We prepare to submit an application
We studied the waterways to find the best path for the underwater cables and to minimize impacts to water quality and wildlife.
The application is submitted
The Article VII application for the Queensboro Renewable Express was submitted on December 2, 2022.
The PSC reviews the application to make sure it has all the information it needs and requests anything that’s missing.
We’re here!
Information sessions, public statement hearings and settlement discussions between the parties are held to help the Public Service Commission decide whether to approve the project.
The project is awarded a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need!
If the PSC says yes, they will issue the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (the Certificate). We will then develop an Environmental Management & Construction Plan. Construction will not begin until the PSC approves that plan and we receive any other permits we need.
There are multiple opportunities for you to get involved with this project!
Getting this type of project approved is a long, multi-step process that will not happen overnight — but Rise is committed to seeing this through. With your support we can make this project a reality!
The case number for this project is Case No. 22-T-0670 — use this to search the Department of Public Service website for any information about the project, or just follow the link below!
Take action and learn more information
Use these buttons to take the actions below!
Submit a public comment
Attend a public hearing
You can submit comments in many ways:
- Submit comments online – click the “Post Comments” button
- Call 1-800-335-2120
- Send a letter to: NYS Department of Public Service, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350
You can attend a public hearing and make statements to share your thoughts and opinions about the project.
Join us for upcoming public hearings with the New York State Public Service Commission on July 23, 2024 as part of our Article VII proceeding! For more information, click the “Subscribe To Service List” button.