NYISO discusses interconnection costs for NRG repowering project

There's a lot of uncertainty over the future of the NRG repowering project, but the organization that oversees New York's power grid wants to clear the air about the costs surrounding the project's interconnection charge. NRG had indicated that the charge could reach over $100 million. WDOE News reached out to the New York Independent System Operator. Executive Vice President Rich Dewey says the interconnection costs depend on how many projects move forward. Right now there are 27 projects under consideration, including the repowering project...

Dewey-Range from $5 million to $45 million

The estimated cost range for NRG does not include additional costs for the Pennsylvania system. Dewey says one of the organization's main concerns is the reliability of the system...

Dewey-One of the main concerns is reliability of system

Dewey indicated that a final decision on which projects move forward is expected to be made later this year.

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