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The $3.26 billion Propel NY Energy power-line project, developed by the New York Power Authority and New York Transco, is seeking federal permits to begin construction this summer, aiming for a 2030 in-service date. The project includes 89.7 miles of underground transmission lines and three substations, with an 18-mile section under Long Island Sound pending approval from the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers. Local opposition has emerged over environmental concerns and potential disruptions, with a decision on the permit expected by mid-2026.