http://www.lipower.org/rss Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Long Island Power Authority en-us Copyright 1996-2008 The Long Island Power Authority Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:45 EST Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:45 EST mcucci@lipower.org http://www.lipower.org/rss http://www.lipower.org/images/rss/lipa_rss.gif 100 49 Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Long Island Power Authority he Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) in partnership with Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard and Eastern Energy Systems (E2sys) today celebrated the ground breaking for the first Wind Power turbine located at a vineyard on Long Island at Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard in Peconic, Long Island. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:45 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/110509-osprey.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) today released its proposed 2010 Operating and Capital budgets that lowers the power supply charge, maintains the delivery charge and increases its investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:45 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/110209-budget.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and National Grid are warning customers to be on alert for phony utility workers trying to gain access to people’s home and personal property Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/103009-identity.html U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, announced today that Kevin Law, President and CEO of the Long Island Power Authority, will be testifying on Wednesday, October 28 during a hearing on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Kevin Law is expected to testify as part of a panel featuring some of the nation’s leading energy providers. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/102209-law.html With the winter heating season fast approaching, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is encouraging its customers to take advantage of the LIPA Efficient Furnace Fan Program. This program offers savings with new oil, gas or propane heating systems. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/101509-furnace.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) for electric utility management services. LIPA contracts for services to support the day-to-day operation and management of its electric utility system. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/101309-rfi.html New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) are partners on a project that will study the use of solar carports, located on NYIT’s Old Westbury campus and Central Islip site, in charging electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/100209-hybrid.html State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Chair Darrel J. Aubertine and Long Island Senators Craig M. Johnson and Brian X. Foley today continued public talks with business leaders and other stakeholders on the future of energy incentive programs which have been used to create and sustain jobs throughout the state. Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:55 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/100109-roundtable.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), in its continuing effort to help Long Island become more energy efficient, announced today that the Smithtown Central School District has partnered with the Authority to upgrade its facilities by participating in LIPA’s Solar Entrepreneur Program and Efficiency Long Island/Commercial Construction Program. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:55 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/091009-solar.html New Twitter presence and YouTube channel will enrich LIPA’s communication with customers. Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/090909-social.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced that it has applied for over $17 million in additional federal stimulus funds with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for three separate renewable energy projects. tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/090809-stimulus.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced plans for a new Refrigerator Replacement, Removal, and Recycling program (LIPA’s 4Rs Program) aimed at promoting the elimination of old, inefficient, energy guzzling refrigerators for residential customers. Thu, 26 Aug 2009 14:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/082609-debt.html At the headquarters of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, joined by LIPA President and CEO Kevin Law, today announced he is introducing new federal legislation allowing LIPA to refinance nearly $7 billion in outstanding debt at a lower interest rate as a way to ultimately save ratepayers hundreds of dollars on their electric bills. Wed, 20 Aug 2009 14:50 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/082009-fridge.html As Long Island enters the height of the 2009 hurricane season, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and National Grid are storm ready and are all ready monitoring storm activity in the tropics. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:30 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/081809-hurri.html Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) President and CEO Kevin S. Law today announced LIPA’s first “Income-Eligible Senior Energy Assistance Program,” which will provide financial assistance to qualifying seniors in paying their energy bills. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:30 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/081209-seniors.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced it has applied with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for up to $119 million in stimulus funding to enhance LIPA’s smart grid technology, a high-tech approach for managing the electric system. Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2009/080709-stimulus.html