Our Article VII Application

The following is an overview of the key milestones in the NYES regulatory approval process:

  • October 2019: Submittal of Article VII application to the PSC.

  • February 2021: Joint Proposal approved by the PSC, representing a settlement between key parties, and issuance of a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need.

  • February 2021: Approval of Phase I Environmental Management & Construction Plan (EM&CP) — Churchtown Switching Station, Shoofly and Laydown Yards.

  • April 2021: Approval of Phase II Northern – transmission line from Schodack to Claverack and Knickerbocker Switching Station.

  • August 2021: Approval of Phase II Southern — transmission line from Claverack to Pleasant Valley, Blue Stores Tap Line and Van Wagner Capacitor Bank Station.

    All of the above-referenced regulatory documents can be accessed through our Project Documents page.