Governor in Newstead for ribbon cutting

Governor Kathy Hochul and Town of Newstead Supervisor David L. Cummings were among state and local officials who celebrated the commissioning of Western New York’s newest large-scale electric transmission line, Empire State Line on Monday morning. Governor Hochul spoke on the importance of clean energy.

The new 20-mile 345 kilovolt line runs through the Town of Newstead and connects the new Dysinger switchyard in Royalton, NY with the new East Stolle switchyard in Elma, NY.  In addition to providing access to existing renewable resources, the new transmission line advances New York’s clean energy goals by supporting the integration of future renewable resources from Western New York.