ALBANY, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed off on a major new gas pipeline to bring more fuel into New York City.
The Department of Environmental Conservation issued a state water quality permit for the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline Friday. The project would run 24 miles from New Jersey, across the Raritan Bay, to connect to the pipeline system in the Rockaways. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection also issued key permits, Commissioner Shawn LaTourette told POLITICO.
Hochul said in a statement she’s comfortable with DEC’s decision to approve the project based on an impartial review.
“As Governor, a top priority is making sure the lights and heat stay on for all New Yorkers as we face potential energy shortages downstate as soon as next summer,” Hochul said. “We need to govern in reality. We are facing war against clean energy from Washington Republicans, including our New York delegation, which is why we have adopted an all-of-the-above approach that includes a continued commitment to renewables and nuclear power to ensure grid reliability and affordability.”
