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NYS gives final approval for Empire 1 wind farm array off Long Island

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New York State gave final approval Thursday to construction of an offshore wind farm 14 mil
es off the Long Island coast, clearing the way for a project that’s expected to begin bringing power to the New York City electric grid by late 2026. The state Public Service Commission approved a certificate that will allow developer Equinor to begin construction this month, which includes building infrastructure on land, to bring power from the 54-turbine array to a Con Edison connection in Brooklyn, including high-voltage power lines in New York waters 3 miles from shore. The state says the energy would power more than 388,000 homes. The 810-megawatt array received approval of its construction and operations plan from the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in February, paving the way for a project that’s expected to be one of the most visible among more than a dozen planned for the East Coast in coming decades.

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  • Grace Njeri

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    By generating renewable energy, the Empire 1 wind farm will help mitigate climate change impacts and contribute to New York's ambitious climate goals

    • rosebellendiritu

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      This is a great move in ensuring that we make the right steps In ensuring that we reclaim our planet.

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      • Gorffly mokua

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        This is great news! This is a positive move towards a more sustainable future.

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        • johnte ndeto

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          @gorffly_mokua The approval of the offshore wind farm off the Long Island coast marks a monumental achievement in New York's pursuit of renewable energy.

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        • Ann Nyambura

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          Kudos to New York State for their leadership in this area!

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          • Gorffly mokua

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            @ann_nyambura_542 Indeed they have done well!👏

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            • johnte ndeto

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              @ann_nyambura_542 it also highlights its proactive approach to embracing clean energy solutions.

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            • Elizabeth Gathigia

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              This is good news, the mission here is going green

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              • johnte ndeto

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                @elizbeth_gathigia it shows a collaborative effort towards a more sustainable future.

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              • Munene Mugambi

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                The Empire 1 wind farm's approval promises a substantial boost for New York residents by providing clean, renewable energy. This project will power 388,000 homes, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting sustainability. A win for the state and the residents

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                • johnte ndeto

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                  @munene_mugambi it'll also provide clean energy to hundreds of thousands of homes.

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                • Kevin

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                  This will be a massive addition to NYs power grid.

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                  • Munene Mugambi

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                    @Kevin True that. And not just any addition. It is renewable power addition. A fossil free and carbon neutral New York has never been much closer

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                    • johnte ndeto

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                      @Kevin it is 💯

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                    • Jane Wangui

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                      Wow..great job..I really do hope that the project will bring about change and make a difference when it comes to matters on climate change.

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                      • Kevin

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                        @jane_wangui This will for sure bring great change in adoption of clean energy.

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                        • Munene Mugambi

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                          @jane_wangui Oh it surely will. This is power that wil replace fossil fuel power in homes, industries and on the roads through powering electric vehicles. It will make a big change

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                          • johnte ndeto

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                            @jane_wangui It's truly inspiring to see such ambitious projects paving the way for a greener, more environmentally conscious tomorrow.

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                          • walter lungayi

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                            Great move!! This marks an important milestone in New York's efforts to expand its renewable energy infrastructure. This offshore wind development will contribute to the state's ambitious clean energy goals and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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                            • Kevin

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                              @walter_lungayi Amazing to see wind farms gaining a lot of traction across major cities.

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                              • johnte ndeto

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                                @walter_lungayi other states should follow suit

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                              • Annett Michuki..

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                                This is good to hear,

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                                • johnte ndeto

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                                  @annett_michuki clearly it is good news

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                                • Matin Ahrimankosh

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                                  Great news for New York's green future! 🌿🌍

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                                  • Gorffly mokua

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                                    @matin_ahrimankosh News that gives us hope of a more sustainable future 💚👏

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                                    • johnte ndeto

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                                      @matin_ahrimankosh green clean energy is the way to go New York is setting the pace

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                                    • Joseph Githinji

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                                      This is a great move in the roadmap to renewable energy realisation.

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                                      • johnte ndeto

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                                        @joseph_githinji alot is expected to be achieved from the same

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                                      • Richard S

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                                        đŸ”„#EquinorđŸ”„ #Norway 🇾🇯 #Greenwash

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                                        • Princess

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                                          Kudos to all involved in making this ambitious project a reality!

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                                          • Gorffly mokua

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                                            @princess_nel_268 Unity is strength and power!

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