October 21, 2012
New York

Low gas costs could kill LIPA wind plans

By MARK HARRINGTON | 21 October 2012 | www.newsday.com

Wind-energy projects across the state are flagging as lower prices for natural gas make it harder for wind power to compete – a factor that could ultimately rule out an offshore wind farm in LIPA’s portfolio.

Long Island Power Authority trustees on Thursday are expected to authorize the authority to negotiate contracts for one or more new generation projects, and sources say a proposed 900-megawatt…

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