Press Releases

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.

Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY) today submitted detailed comments to the New York State Public Service Commission strongly advising the Commission to reaffirm its long-standing policy prohibiting utility ownership of electric generation. Allowing monopoly...

Albany, NY – A new statewide survey reveals overwhelming, bipartisan concern about rising electricity costs, as well as strong support for maintaining and expanding New York’s competitive electricity market. Voters also place significant blame for rising costs...

This extremely frigid winter has underscored just how dependent New Yorkers and businesses are on reliable and affordable energy.

We enthusiastically support Governor Kathy Hochul's focus on energy affordability, as outlined in her State of the State Address yesterday. However, when it comes to your energy bills, the numbers don’t lie…. Last year, we commissioned a study with FTI...

The Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY) supports today’s adoption of the State Energy Plan and a more pragmatic approach towards New York’s energy future. The Plan importantly notes that, to achieve the State’s ambitious climate goals, it...

The Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY) commends the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) for publicizing the honest and robust findings in its biennial Comprehensive Reliability Plan, which shows system vulnerabilities and an extremely narrow margin for...