ICYMI: Our @SouthForkWind project was featured on @CBSMornings. A nice shot of team LIPA as well! We're proud to lead the way on offshore wind for our customers.
For the first time in U.S. history, a “utility scale” offshore wind turbine in federal waters sent electricity to customers ashore last week — and hundreds more are planned along the East Coast.
But the industry is facing some major headwinds. @benstracy reports.
We're recognizing one year of South Fork Wind delivering affordable, reliable energy for New York!
Throughout construction, it helped generate hundreds of American jobs and is now delivering power for 70,000+ homes.
Read our 2025 South Fork Wind Report:
https://t.co/E8PTEftr35
#SouthForkWind is a "bright spot" for U.S. #offshorewind, offering "tangible evidence that wind projects can work." Read more from @CNBC about how this project is changing the future of renewable energy and supporting a growing domestic supply chain:
https://t.co/E2sIArdYo8
Did you know that the Long Island Power Authority was the first utility in the country to sign a power purchase agreement for offshore wind? Check out our South Fork Wind farm below!
The data is in! #SouthForkWind is delivering consistent, reliable, 100% renewable energy to #LongIsland, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and showing why commercial-scale offshore wind is key to our clean energy future. https://t.co/NdaE3GzbL3
We are excited to announce that Tom Falcone (@energyfalcone) has been elected as LPPC's new President, effective January 1.
With nearly a decade of leadership as CEO and CFO of the Long Island Power Authority, Tom brings deep expertise to help advance #publicpower’s priorities in Washington, D.C.
John Di Stasio will continue as @LPPCPresident through the end of the year, with Tom serving as President-Elect during the transition. We’re honored to have Tom lead us through this pivotal time for public power!
See the full press release here: https://t.co/HKFVK8nghq
#energyfuture #energy #utilities
Wind farm producing power for South Fork, but not yet enough for summer peaks
The South Fork Wind array exceeded its July forecast by around 17%, LIPA says, while August operation was 3% below projections. https://t.co/8UCpNQftFT
A $405 million federal government grant will support critical upgrades and replacements to the Long Island Power Authority’s electrical infrastructure, aimed at mitigating the impacts of future extreme weather events. https://t.co/9jZW4wuJUh #PublicPower
LIPA was honored by the American Public Power Association with its 2024 E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award! Read more about this exciting news here: https://t.co/oqIfgA32eI
APPA recognized 18 individuals & 9 #utilities today during our National Conference in San Diego for service to #PublicPower industry, including Colin Hansen, CEO & GM, @KPPEnergy, recipient of our highest honor, the Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award. https://t.co/jWbRDY0SQL
Tom is the most extraordinary leader to serve LIPA in its 25-year history. The accomplishments we saw under his tenure are many, and all to sole benefit of our customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.
Serving our 1.2 million customers has been an honor. After a decade, I’m stepping down as LIPA’s CEO at the end of May. Our team’s accomplishments include a record $6.4 billion investment in the electric grid, a 37% reduction in power outages, four credit rating upgrades, a 25% reduction in LIPA’s leverage, the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, a plan to reduce carbon emissions 70% by 2030, $2+ billion of federal grants, a service provider contract with greater accountability for results, and top 10% employee engagement scores. The LIPA team’s commitment is to be the electric utility our customers deserve. Read all about it... https://t.co/1wIV1x7ssK
In the final episode of LIPA’s Integrated Resource Plan video series, we discuss how LIPA plans to maintain reliability and affordability as Long Island and the Rockaways move to electrify heating and transportation. With increasing electric demand, it is crucial that LIPA continues its nation-leading energy efficiency programs and incentives for residential rooftop solar. LIPA is committed to the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid for customers -- maintaining our current top 10% national ranking in reliability. For more information, click: https://t.co/8FPfq08Zh7
LIPA is hosting Public Comment Sessions on Feb. 12th, 13th & 15th to discuss the recently published IRP Summary Guide which examines the impact of Climate Act requirements and other potential electricity market changes.
Get more information here: https://t.co/TME4w1S4mw
Land ➡️ sea. Each #SouthForkWind turbine is marshaled from our State Pier hub before sailaway and installation at the wind farm offshore. An historic operation to deliver homegrown clean energy to Long Island.
Thanks to Matt Cohen and the #LIA for the opportunity to discuss #PropelNY and LIPA's clean energy transition. For a deeper dive into our sustainability vision, check out LIPA's Integrated Resource Plan at: https://t.co/mGECw6gTeB
In Part III of LIPA’s Integrated Resource Plan video series, we discuss how power is currently supplied to customers on Long Island and the Rockaways and how LIPA will transition to a clean energy grid, reduce carbon emissions, and introduce new technologies.
For more information about upcoming public comment sessions in February, visit https://t.co/X9bQ7BU9Zq.
Halfway point ✅
Another big milestone for #SouthForkWind as we reach the halfway-finished milestone, with 6 of the 12 turbines complete and supplying #offshorewind energy to the Long Island grid. We're making progress every day on building a clean energy future for New York.
In Part II of LIPA’s Integrated Resource Plan video series, we discuss Long Island’s role in #offshorewind, which we predict will supply half of LIPA’s energy by 2030. For more information about LIPA’s Integrated Resource Plan and the upcoming public comment sessions, visit https://t.co/X9bQ7BU9Zq.