Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What does “NYRI” stand for?
A: The initials “NYRI” stand
for “New York Regional Interconnection”, a proposed electrical
transmission line project that will run a HVDC power line from the Edic
substation in
Q: Why are they building a High
A: With today’s technology, a typical HVDC line can be designed to be less costly to run the same distance as an equivalent AC line that transmits the level of power.
Q: Who is proposing to build the power line?
A: “
Q: Where can I find out more information about NYRI, Inc.?
A: http://www.nyri.us or by calling toll free to1-877-394-6974.
Q: Who owns NYRI, Inc.?
A: American Consumer Industries Inc. (ACI) owns 50% of Colmac NYRI, Inc. which owns 100% of NYRI, Inc.
Q: Where can I find out more information about ACI?
Q: What is a “National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor” (NIETC) and what does it have to do with this project?
A: A “NIETC” is defined as a “geographic area experiencing (electrical) transmission constraints”. For the purposes of this project, NYRI, Inc. has applied to the Department of Energy (DOE) to designate their proposed route as a NIETC corridor. Once designated, the route could be used for most any energy-related infrastructure including transmission lines.
Q: Where can I learn more about “NIETC(s)”?
Q: Don’t we already have lines that go down there?
A: Yes, power currently flows
downstate from three outgoing 345-kv lines from the New York Power
Authority’s (NYPA)
Q:
Where can I learn more about the
Q: Who decides if they can build this power line?
A: The New York State Public
Services Commission (PSC) makes the final decision for any application to
construct and operate a major electrical transmission line and facility in
Q: Where can I find out more about the PSC and the approval process?
A: www.dps.state.ny.us or www.AskPSC.com or by writing to:
New York State Department of
Public Service
Office of Consumer Services
Three
Albany
Or
By calling Toll-Free: 1-877-772-2789
Q: Will my electric rates increase if this project is completed?
A: Yes, upstate consumers can expect a 3% increase in their electric rates the first year, after that, basic laws of supply and demand will determine the cost of electricity in the upstate area.
Q: Is it true we already pay some of the highest electrical rates in the nation?
A: Yes,
*http://www.ppinys.org/reports/jtf2004/electricprice/htm
Q: Are there any health hazards associated with living near these power lines?
A: Although there is no definitive proof that living near a HVDC power line is dangerous, there are numerous reports that suggest that there may be a correlation. Our County Health Department will be looking into this issue and will advise us accordingly.
Q: If they (NYRI) follow the RR right-of-ways won’t it go through a lot of towns and villages?
A: Yes, the proposed route crosses seven counties, one city, seven villages, and thirty towns in its 190 mile journey
Q:
What cities, towns and villages are affected in
A:
Q: What’s the county’s position on all of this?
A: The County is opposed to the construction of the power line because of Health, Environmental, Aesthetic, and Economic concerns with the project.