North Shore School Districts Oppose $3.26 Billion Power Cable Project Over Environmental Concerns
Three North Shore public school districts in New York have filed papers with the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to deny or dismiss an application for a $3.26 billion high-voltage cable project. The districts, representing 13,000 students and over 70,000 residents, argue that the Propel NY Energy cable project fails to adequately assess the environmental impacts on their areas. The project, developed by the New York Power Authority and New York Transco, aims to construct a 90-mile series of cables to improve grid reliability. However, the school districts, along with local business groups and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, have raised concerns about potential impacts on student health, safety, and educational programs. The developers claim the project meets state standards and will enhance grid reliability, but opponents argue the state has not sufficiently addressed health impact studies related to electromagnetic fields. 
