Who We Are

Here at the New York Power Authority, we're proud to be America's largest state-owned power organization. We provide some of the lowest-cost electricity in New York State, operating 18 generating facilities and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines.

We sell power to government agencies; to community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives; to job-producing companies; to private utilities for resale—without profit—to their customers; and to neighboring states, under federal requirements.

Our low-cost power helps support more than 400,000 jobs statewide. Our business customers range from Fortune 100 giants competing in international markets to small manufacturing or service firms that are vital to local economies.

We are also a national leader in promoting energy efficiency and the development of clean energy technologies and electric vehicles. We commit $100 million a year to energy services, and in 2006 our total investment in these programs surpassed $1 billion. While most of our projects are found at public facilities, with the resulting efficiency improvements helping to reduce taxpayer-funded energy costs, we are proudest of the upgrades made at our administrative offices in White Plains. Because of these measures, NYPA’s Clarence D. Rappleyea Building has received a Gold rating for existing buildings in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.

In fact, NYPA is now incorporating “sustainability” into all of its day-to-day activities in order to make our facilities operate in the healthiest, most environmentally sound manner possible. Our long-standing commitment to the environment reflects this philosophy that has been a Power Authority tradition since our earliest days

The Power Authority has a long and proud history. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt established New York's model for public power through legislation signed in 1931. This effort to secure public control of New York's hydropower resources was the result of a bipartisan effort that began with Governor Charles Evans Hughes in 1907.

Today, the Power Authority remains true to its mission, serving as a non-profit, public-benefit energy corporation that does not use any tax revenue or state credit. We finance construction of our projects through bond sales to private investors, repaying bondholders with proceeds from our operations.

As a member of the Energy Coordinating Working Group, NYPA is working closely with the New York State Energy Planning Board, which has been charged by the Governor with developing a multifaceted energy plan by June 30, 2009.

The pages of this web site contain much more information about the Power Authority. If you have a specific question or request, you can write or call us. To contact an employee, please call our corporate switchboard (914) 681-6200.

Web Site - Headquarters
New York Power Authority
123 Main Street, 10-B
White Plains, N.Y. 10601-3170
(914) 287-4271

Or e-mail info@nypa.gov

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Who we are:

• Introduction

• Mission Statement

• History

• Commitment to the Environment

• Energy Services

• Management

• Organization Chart (you will be prompted to download ActiveX plugin in order to view charts)

• Code of Conduct (code is currently under revision and will be reposted with updated information after necessary approvals are obtained)

• Documents and Reports

News:

November 13 - NYPA Trustees to Meet in Buffalo: Public Is Invited To Participate In New “Open Microphone” Format

October 23, 2008 - NYPA President Richard Kessel Pledges Regional Board Meetings

September 23, 2008 - Power Authority Board Elects Kessel President, CEO

August 20, 2008 - Two New Trustees Join New York Power Authority Board Following Senate Confirmation

June 24, 2008 - St. Lawrence-FDR Visitors Center Renamed to Honor Frank S. McCullough, Jr., NYPA Chairman (includes photo and caption)

February 25, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Paterson Announces Roadmap to Significantly Increase Renewable Energy Generation in New York (Lieutenant Governor's press release) (Audio 1, 2; Video)


October 24, 2007 - D. Patrick Curley of Orchard Park Confirmed by New York State Senate to the New York Power Authority Board

October 17, 2007 - New York Power Authority President Elected to APPA Board

October 3, 2007 - New York Power Authority Brings on Top New York City Energy Official to Handle Energy Marketing and Corporate Affairs (includes photo and caption)