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As Climate Week takes off in New York, IPPNY is highlighting Five ways competitive energy markets help meet New York’s climate goals. New York’s path to a carbon-neutral economy depends on building more clean energy, modernizing the electric grid, and keeping power reliable and affordable. A competitive electricity market is essential to achieving all three. Analysis by FTI Consulting, commissioned by New York’s Affordable Clean Power Alliance, together with public-opinion research showing broad support for a competitive electricity system, underscores that New York should protect the market structure that has helped drive cleaner generation investment for more than two decades.

Gavin J. Donohue is president and chief executive officer of the Independent Power Producers of New York Inc. (IPPNY), based in Albany. Central New York is finally experiencing something that has been elusive for far too long: real economic momentum.

The Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY) submitted a letter on Friday to the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) urging regulators to introduce competitive bidding for major Upstate New York transmission projects, rather than continuing to rely solely on utility monopolies to develop them. IPPNY says the reform is essential to protecting ratepayers from rising electricity costs and reinforces the advantages of a competitive marketplace in reaching New York’s energy goals.

The Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY), representing New York State's providers of electricity, respectfully submits this letter in Case 15-E-0302 regarding proposals under consideration by the Commission that would expand utility-monopoly ownership and operation of electric generation facilities in New York State.

As Albany policymakers and regulators consider proposals to allow utilities to own electric generation, academic...

America’s electric grid is in trouble. Demand is surging for the first time in a generation, driven by data centers and the electrification of everything from cars to home heating. Costs are rising. New power plants and transmission lines can’t get built fast enough. And the utilities responsible for the grid have largely responded by asking to be shielded from competition.

Not long ago, New Yorkers had no choice about where their electricity came from. A handful of large utility companies owned the power plants, set the terms and sent you the bill. There was no competition, no accountability and no incentive to control costs.

In case you missed it, yesterday, Gavin Donohue, President and CEO of the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY), joined Spectrum’s Capital Tonight to discuss New York’s energy future amidst the launch of the group's widespread campaign opposing proposals to expand utility-owned generation in New York.

The Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY) today launched a six-figure campaign opposing proposals to expand utility-owned generation in New York. IPPNY warns that such proposals are not only unpopular with New Yorkers, but would also drive up energy costs, reduce system reliability, and diminish accountability to consumers.

The recent heat wave across New York underscored the importance of reliable electricity, which cannot be taken for granted. It was a timely reminder for all New Yorkers that a dependable generating fleet remains essential to keeping the lights on.