LIPA Press Releases
Any current press release that has been issued to the media can be found here. If you have a question concerning a release please feel free to contact Media Relations.
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December 2012 Press Releases
- December 17
LIPA Announces 2013 Operating and 2013/14 Capital Budget - December 17
Media Statement from Michael J. Taunton
November 2012 Press Releases
- November 19
Long Island Power Authority Update on Hurricane Sandy - November 13
STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY HOWARD E. STEINBERG - November 13
LIPA Restores Power to 99% of Customers Who Can Safely Accept Power - November 12
LIPA Reports Power Restored to 98% of Customers that Can Safely Accept Powers - November 11
LIPA COMPLETES RESTORATION TO 95% OF HOMES AND BUSINESSES THAT ARE SAFE TO RECEIVE POWER - November 10
Power Restored to 93% of Long Island Electric System - November 9
LIPA Continues to Strengthen Restoration Efforts - November 7
Long Island Power Authority Update on Hurricane Sandy - November 6
LIPA RESTORES POWER TO NEARLY 80% OF CUSTOMERS - November 6
LIPA AND NATIONAL GRID WORK WITH NEW YORK CITY TO RESTORE THE ROCKAWAYS - November 5
LIPA REACHES FIRST MILESTONE IN HURRICANE RESTORATION FOR LONG ISLAND AND ROCKAWAY COMMUNITIES - November 4
LIPA AND NATIONAL GRID RESTORE SERVICE TO NEARLY 675,000 CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY; ON TRACK TO HAVE MOST CUSTOMERS RESTORED BY NOVEMBER 7th - November 3
LIPA AND NATIONAL GRID RESTORE SERVICE TO NEARLY 600,000 CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY; PROJECTS MOST CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE RESTORATION BY NOVEMBER 7th
October 2012 Press Releases
- October 31
LIPA AND NATIONAL GRID CREWS CONTINUE RESTORATION WORK IN SANDY’S WAKE - October 30
LIPA AND NATIONAL GRID LAUNCH A MASSIVE RESPONSE TO THE MOST DEVASTATING STORM TO HIT LONG ISLAND IN HISTORY - October 29
Sandy Impacts Long Island - October 28
LIPA and National Grid Prepared for Hurricane Sandy, Severe Storms - October 27
LIPA Prepared for Hurricane Sandy, Severe Storms - October 25
LIPA Prepares for Threat of Severe Storms Caused by Hurricane Sandy - October 25
LIPA Trustees Approve Actions to Meet Long Island’s Long-Term Energy Needs - October 24
LIPA Announces Improvements to Customer Bills - October 11
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Stony Brook - October 11
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Glen Cove and Glen Head - October 2
Long Island Power Authority & National Grid Announce Agreement on Power Supply
September 2012 Press Releases
August 2012 Press Releases
- August 28
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Eastport - PHOTO - August 24
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Levittown - PHOTO - August 16
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Riverhead - PHOTO - August 16
LIPA’s Efficiency Long Island Program Helps the Village of Lynbrook Go Green and Save Money - August 2
Improving Reliability
LIPA to Expand Transmission Line from Wildwood to Riverhead - PHOTO
July 2012 Press Releases
- July 27
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Atlantic Beach - July 26
LIPA Prepared for Potential Severe Thunderstorms - July 19
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Bethpage - July 18
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Brookville
June 2012 Press Releases
- June 28
LIPA Board of Trustees Approve First Feed-In Tariff Program in New York State - June 27
LIPA on Schedule to Transition from National Grid to PSEG as new Service Provider - June 26
LIPA Warns Customers of Nationwide Utility Bill Scam - June 20
LIPA Rolls Out Major Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses in Southampton - June 19
LIPA Offers Tips to Stay Cool, Conserve Energy, and Save Money - June 12
LIPA Urges Customers and Contractors to Dig Safely this Summer to Avoid Fatal Injuries and Service Interruptions - June 11
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Massapequa - PHOTO - June 6
LIPA and Savenergy Team up to Give Shoppers a Brighter Experience at the Broadway Mall - PHOTO - June 5
LIPA Urges Customers with Special Medical Needs to Enroll in Critical Care Program - June 4
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in South Farmingdale
May 2012 Press Releases
- May 22
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Lake Success - May 21
Improving Reliability
LIPA Ready to Meet Growing Electric Demand on Fire Island in time for Start of the Summer Season - May 17
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in Riverhead - May 15
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrades Electric System to Improve Reliability in East Hampton - May 3
LIPA Assists West Hempstead Schools to achieve Significant Energy Efficiency Savings - PHOTO
LIPA’s Efficiency Long Island Program Helps East Williston Schools Go Green and Save Money - PHOTO
April 2012 Press Releases
- April 20
LIPA Celebrates Earth Day with a Host of Solar Accomplishments and Initiatives - PHOTO & VIDEO - April 11
LIPA Deploying 2,000 Smart Meters To Homes and Businesses along Route 110 Corridor - April 6
LIPA Partners with West Islip Schools to Go Green and Save Money - April 6
LIPA’s Efficiency Long Island Program Helps Deer Park Schools Go Green and Save Money - April 4
NATIONAL GRID AND LIPA SPONSOR SECOND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EVENT, “POWER OF CONNECTIONS” FOR DIVERSE SUPPLIERS - April 3
LIPA Rolls Out Major Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses in East Hampton
March 2012 Press Releases
- March 27
Improving Reliability
LIPA Upgrading Electric System In East Islip to Strengthen Reliability and Meet Growing Demand - March 6
LIPA Partners with Center Moriches Schools to Go Green and Save Money - March 5
LIPA’s Efficiency Long Island Program Helps East Hampton High School Go Green and Save Money - March 1
LIPA’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs Receives National Awards
February 2012 Press Releases
- February 13
LIPA and HBO Partner for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Hauppauge Facility - February 1
Statement from Long Island Power Authority Chief Operating Officer Michael Hervey on the LIPA Oversight and Accountability Act
January 2012 Press Releases


