Power Authority Sets Public Hearing on Battery Park City Allocation
Contact Michael Saltzman 914-390-8181 michael.saltzman@nypa.gov
June 26, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHITE PLAINS—New York Power Authority trustees Tuesday authorized a public hearing on the proposed sale of electricity to the Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority for use in parks and public spaces.
The hearing will be held in the Power Authority's New York City office at 501 Seventh Ave., 9th floor, on Aug. 14 at 11 a.m.
Power Authority trustees, meeting here, approved the hearing on a proposed contract for the new service. The power would be used to light and power the parkland and other public spaces at Battery Park City. This load is estimated to be about 375 kilowatts.
Battery Park City Authority is eligible for Power Authority electricity for use in its New York City public facilities because it is a public benefit corporation. It anticipates savings of about 25 percent on its electric bill compared to Con Edison service.
Timothy S. Carey, president and chief executive officer of Battery Park City, who also serves as a Power Authority trustee, was unable to attend Tuesday's meeting and has recused himself from decisions concerning the proposed contract.
