News

Stay up to date on the most recent developments related to the North Side Energy Center. This page contains news and information on the project, including project notices, public notices, information on outreach events and public meetings.

North Side Energy Center Public Statement Hearing

On July 9, 2021, the Siting Board Chair determined that Excelsior’s Application, as supplemented, complies with the Siting Board’s filing requirements. On October 4, 2021, the Siting Board issued a notice scheduling virtual public statement hearings. Click here for a copy thereof for instructions on how to participate.

North Side Energy Center Virtual Open House

On December 16, 2020 the North Side Energy Center held a virtual open house.

Information about the project was presented online and via phone. During the meeting, the North Side team and its subject matter experts provided a project update and answered questions.

Missed the virtual open house?

Click here and fill out the form to view a recording of the event.

Regulatory Filings:

Application Compliance Letter

On July 9, 2021, the Article 10 Application filed by North Side Energy Center, LLC was determined to comply with the filing requirements pursuant to Public Service Law (PSL) §164. The determination of compliance can be found here and on the Department of Public Service Website.

North Side Energy Center Notice of Submission of Application

On January 27, 2021 North Side Energy Center, pursuant to PSL § 164 and 16 NYCRR § 1000.7, provided notice that on or about February 10, 2021, it intends to file its Application with the Siting Board for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need authorizing construction and operation of the Project.

The notice of this filing can be found here.

Notice of Submission of Proposed Stipulations

On December 9 2020 North Side Energy Center announced it filed proposed stipulations, pursuant to 16 New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations (“NYCRR”) § 1000.5(j), as to the scope and methodology of studies to be conducted in support of the Article 10 Application, which will be filed at a later date. There will be a 21-day public comment period on the Project’s proposed stipulations before interested parties may execute them. Any person may submit comments within that period on the Department of Public Service website, as provided below.

The notice of this filing can be found here and the proposed stipulations can be found on the Department of Public Service Website.

Notice of Commencement of Stipulations Process

On October 8, 2020, North Side Energy Center provided notice of commencement of the stipulation process. Each stipulation essentially sets forth a proposed agreement among the participating parties on a particular aspect of the Preliminary Scoping Statement, the studies or program of studies to be conducted, and the contents of each exhibit to be eventually included in the Application.

The Notice of Commencement of Stipulations Process can be found here.

  • A copy of the North Side Energy Center Public Involvement Program Plan can be found here.
  • A copy of the North Side Energy Center Public Scoping Statement can be found here.
  • Responses to questions received following the North Side Energy Center’s May 15, 2020 mailer can be found here.
  • Response to comments on the Preliminary Scoping Statement can be found here.

Informational Mailer:

A copy of the North Side Energy Center Informational Mailer, sent out on May 15, 2020 can be found here.

Press Releases:

North Side Energy Center press releases will be added to this page when they are available, check back for updates.

Media Clips

North Side Energy Center media clips will be added to this page when they are available, check back for updates.

Presentations

A list of North Side Energy Center presentations will appear on this page when they are available, check back for updates.