Task Force Announces Update on Progress of N.Y. Energy Highway

All Actions On or Ahead of Schedule; Will Provide Up to 3,200 MW in Electric Generation and Transmission, Spur $5.7 Billion in Investment and Help Ensure Clean, Reliable, Affordable Power.

New York State Smart Grid Consortium Names James T. Gallagher as New Executive Director

The New York State Smart Grid Consortium (NYSSGC), a public-private partnership devoted to statewide implementation of the smart grid, today announced that James T. Gallagher has been chosen as the new Executive Director, effective April 25, 2013.

Next Steps Taken on Energy Highway -- Governor Cuomo’s Plan to Strengthen Energy Infrastructure Moves Ahead

April 18, 2013 - The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today took
action on several major items highlighted in Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Energy Highway Blueprint issued by the Energy Highway Task Force in October.

Governor Cuomo Announces the Installation of Hundreds of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than 360 electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid charging stations will be installed across the state in support of his Charge NY initiative.

New York State Smart Grid Consortium Unveils White Paper Outlining Roadmap for New York’s Grid Modernization

The New York State Smart Grid Consortium released a white paper that articulates long‐range objectives for grid modernization in New York State that support the bold initiatives Governor Andrew Cuomo recently outlined in his annual State of the State speech.