Gavin J. Donohue, President & CEO of the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY), said "IPPNY supports the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors and the ongoing development of a fair and appropriate national program. New York already has seen significant environmental improvements from independent power producers over the last decade. We look forward to working with Governor Cuomo's Administration to ensure that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative's allowance auction proceeds are invested further to reduce emissions from the power plant sector even more than the significant accomplishments to date through areas such as innovative carbon dioxide abatement methods and renewable and non-carbon dioxide emitting technologies."

The Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY) today filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) its Brief on Exceptions in response to the Recommended Decision issued in the PSC's Article VII Transmission Line Siting proceeding on the Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc.'s (CHPE) application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to construct a transmission line from Canada to New York City.

Albany, N.Y., 1/7/13 - Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY) is ready for the 2013 Legislative Session, spotlighting its unique and diverse membership, its legislative priorities, and opportunities for investments as a foundation for the state's economic growth. IPPNY's focus for this year includes support of policies that further the trade association's mission of promoting fair, fully competitive electric markets in New York State and the importance of a diverse fuel supply to maintain the state's electric system reliability.