NRG Astoria plant appeals hearing draws opposition
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During an appeals hearing Queens residents, environmental advocates and lawmakers once again condemned the proposal to upgrade the NRG Energy gas power plant in Astoria.
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DEC rejects Astoria power plant upgrade
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“Let this be a statement of what our policy should be as we fight the ravages of the climate crisis.”
Read MoreOpinion: Astoria stands united against NRG and fracked gas
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“To propose building a polluting plant in spite of the known health impacts it would have on the community is an insult.”
Read MoreNRG public hearing on Astoria plant scheduled for this week
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There are several virtual hearings scheduled to cover the Astoria Gas Turbine Power permit this week as part of the public comment period.
Read MoreQueens opposition to NRG power plant holds steady
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“For too long, the people of western Queens have borne the brunt of the consequences of being home to far too many of New York’s pollution-belching power plants.”
Read MoreNRG Astoria power plant moves forward with public comment period
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“DEC found that the current applications haven’t justified the projects or shown compliance with NY’s climate law.”
Read MoreDe Blasio urges New York to kill Astoria peaker plant plan
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“We must break our addiction to fossil fuels.”
Read MoreQueens deserves better than a new peaker plant
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We can't afford to keep burning gas and oil and hoping for a better result
Read MoreOpinion: It’s time to end fossil fuel reliance in Astoria
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Energy company NRG has a long history of deceptive practices in New York, and, frankly, we’re tired of it.
Read MoreOpinion: Peaker plant overhaul will keep energy jobs in Astoria
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This infrastructure project would replace the plant’s turbines with the latest technology that is far cleaner and more efficient.
Read MoreNY’s largest energy storage facility coming to Astoria
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“Utility scale battery storage will play a vital role in New York’s clean energy future, especially in New York City.”
Read MoreNY Power Authority pledges to review path to sustainability for peaker plants
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“NYPA is leading by example in transitioning our plants to utilize clean technologies to help expedite Governor Cuomo’s ambitious climate leadership targets.”
Read MoreStringer outlines opposition to Astoria power plant project in letter to state
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“This proposal, just as any further expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, is incompatible with our climate goals.”
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