PRESS RELEASE IPPNY Statement on the Approval Agreement of Greenidge Generation Title V Permit
The Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY) supports the agreement to approve Greenidge Generation’s Title V Permit, announced today by the DEC, allowing the plant to operate again. New York is recognizing the importance of an “all-of-the-above” energy approach in its effort to achieve ambitious climate targets, and permits such as this are crucial signals that New York is open for investment. Until the future dispatchable zero-emitting technologies have been identified and are commercially feasible, plants such as Greenidge Generation will be needed to maintain electric reliability.
IPPNY President & CEO Gavin J. Donohue said, “As a member of the Climate Action Council, I have been calling for reform on the issuance of Title V permits for many years. I applaud the DEC for approving Greenidge’s Title V Permit, reversing their initial denial, and showing that reliability truly is paramount. The permitting process is daunting in New York and improving the predictability of Title V Permit decisions for generators is necessary to keep the lights on. This agreement is important for other facilities seeking Title V Permits and shows that the DEC is taking a more reasonable approach to a reliable and affordable energy future.”
