Modernizing New York’s energy grid to support a clean and sustainable future is essential for economic growth and environmental health. In his opening remarks at New York Energy Week 2025, Justin E. Driscoll, President and CEO of the New York Power Authority (NYPA), highlights NYPA’s leadership role in driving the state’s energy transformation. Driscoll describes how NYPA is guiding New York’s transition by upgrading critical infrastructure, integrating renewable energy sources, and strengthening overall grid reliability.
Driscoll emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, innovative technologies, and proactive planning in achieving the state’s ambitious climate goals. He underscores that creating a modernized, robust, and adaptable energy system is vital not only for reaching clean-energy targets but also for sustaining economic prosperity and energy security.
Driscoll reinforces that successfully transforming New York’s energy grid depends on continuous leadership, collaboration among stakeholders, and long-term strategic planning. Through NYPA’s clear, practical approach, New York is demonstrating how thoughtful investment in energy infrastructure leads to meaningful and lasting benefits, setting an example for other states and regions pursuing resilient and sustainable energy solutions.
