NYS Senator James Sanders Jr. highlights the urgent need for modernizing the electric grid to safeguard vulnerable communities such as Southeast Queens from future crises. He points out that the aging infrastructure, with over 80% built before 1980, struggles to meet modern energy demands, risking blackouts and higher costs. The devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting infrastructure updates. Projects like Propel NY Energy aim to address these issues by constructing new underground transmission lines, although a broader strategy is still necessary to ensure reliable electricity for all communities.
Superstorm Sandy is a clear example of why updates to our electric transmission systems are urgently needed. Southeast Queens and the Rockaways bore the brunt of the devastation.
Without the necessary upgrades and build out, we could be dealing with blackouts, power failures, and an outdated system that just can't deliver the reliable service we need.
#electric-grid #infrastructure-modernization #vulnerable-communities #superstorm-sandy #energy-policy
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