http://www.lipower.org/rss Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Long Island Power Authority en-us Copyright 1996-2011 The Long Island Power Authority Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:40 EST Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:40 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 The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and the Town of Riverhead announced the addition of a new energy efficient pumping station at the Riverhead Town Sewer District saving the town an estimated $68,000 yearly. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/122311-riverhead.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced today that Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Herb Hogue will leave the utility at the end of December. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/122311-cfo.html Keeping their commitment to making Long Island’s classrooms more energy efficient, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has partnered with the Bethpage School District to identify and achieve significant energy efficient upgrades throughout the district which will help to lower operating costs and save money. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:20 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/122211-bethpage.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board of Trustees today voted to select Public Service Enterprise Group, Incorporated (PSEG), a leading New Jersey based energy provider with over 100 years of experience in electric energy generation, transmission and distribution, to manage the operations of the electric grid on Long Island. The new contract is for 10 years and requires PSEG to create a wholly-owned subsidiary to be located on Long Island and dedicated to LIPA and its 1.1 million customers. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/121511-usm.html Largest solar project in New York State seen as key to Long Island’s energy, economic, and environmental future Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/111811-solar.html Modest 1.5% increase in the typical residential customer bill primarily due to projected 10% increase in property taxes and assessments. Proposed budget includes improved customer communications initiatives and extension of the Household Assistance Rate Program Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/111011-budget.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) released in-house and on-island contractor crews dedicated to LIPA to help restoration efforts in Con-Ed, Central Hudson and NYSEG service territories in New York State, which were battered by the October Nor’Easter on Saturday and Sunday bringing heavy rain, wind and snow in some areas leaving approximately 400,000 New Yorkers without power. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 16:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/110111-crews.html Today, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board of Trustees approved a plan to restructure the way LIPA contracts for services to operate its electric utility business. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/102711-strategic-review.html Advancing Long Island’s position as a national leader in solar energy, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and the Nassau and Suffolk County Planning Commissions announced the launch of a new unified solar permitting process as part of the Long Island Unified Solar Permitting Initiative (LIUSPI). Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/092311-solar.html At the Long Island Power Authority’s Board of Trustees meeting today, the utility began to outline its plan to conduct a thorough review of its storm response and procedures with multiple internal and external reviews. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/091611-irene.html Continuing its efforts to operate in a transparent manner, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will host the second round of workshops for members of LIPA’s Board of Trustees and the public regarding LIPA’s strategic review and strategic options. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/081611-advisory.html E Source released its 2011 list for top Electric and Gas Company IVRs (interactive voice response). Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/072111-ivr.html With forecasts calling for hot and hazy temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) reminds its customers to use electricity efficiently as a way to conserve energy and avoid spiking bills. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/072011-heat.html Continuing its efforts to operate in a transparent manner, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will host a series of public workshops for members of LIPA’s Board of Trustees and the public regarding LIPA’s strategic review and strategic options. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:30 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/071911-advisory.html Today, J.D. Power and Associates released its 2011 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 9:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/071311-survey.html Today, the Long Island Power Authority (The Authority) announced that Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s have affirmed the Authority’s “A-” and “A3” bond ratings.  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 16:20 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/070811-ratings.html Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Chief Operating Officer Michael D. Hervey has named Nick Lizanich as the Authority’s new Vice President of Transmission and Distribution Operations. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:50 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/062911-vptd.html Today, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), in an agreement with National Grid, announced it will seek approval from its Board of Trustees to remove the Far Rockaway and Glenwood power plants from their current Power Supply Agreement (PSA). Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:45 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/061611-plants.html Today, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), in an agreement with National Grid, announced it will seek approval from its Board of Trustees to remove the Far Rockaway and Glenwood power plants from their current Power Supply Agreement (PSA). Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:45 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/061311-solar.html Due to National Grid’s multiple billing errors on LIPA accounts, LIPA is demanding immediate action to improve National Grid’s billing procedures and practices as they affect LIPA customers. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/061011-grid.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), in its continuing effort to help Long Island schools become more energy efficient, has partnered with the Sachem Central School district to identify and achieve significant energy efficient upgrades to 20 buildings, which will help the district significantly lower operating costs and save approximately $491,000 annually. Fri, 3 Jun 2011 12:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/060311-sachem.html The Long Island Power Authority released on-Island contractor crews dedicated to LIPA today to help restoration efforts in upstate New York and in northeastern Pennsylvania, which were battered by a rash of thunderstorms Thursday night leaving over a hundred thousand customers without power. Fri, 27 May 2011 15:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/052711-crews.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), in its continuing effort to help residential, business, municipal and not-for-profit customers become more energy efficient, announced that it has partnered with Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Food Bank, to provide energy upgrades to their Hauppauge facility resulting in savings of $12,962 a year. Mon, 23 May 2011 11:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/052311-cares.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is pleased to announce that for the 13th consecutive year it has received the distinguished Tree Line USA Award. Mon, 2 May 2011 15:20 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/042911-rockaway.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has partnered with Yeshiva Darchei Torah to assist them in the construction of a new educational facility outfitted with the latest energy efficient measures and technologies that will help save the school $119,131 in annual electric costs. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:30 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/042911-rockaway.html Long Island Power Authority (LIPA ), Chief Operating Officer Michael Hervey has called on National Grid to further review expenses incurred during the 2010 storm season . Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/042511-audit.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) in partnership with Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) and EmPower Solar today celebrated Long Island’s largest multi-site solar PV installation, which was the installation of 45 new photovoltaic systems (PV) on the not-for-profit FREE facilities designed to help reduce their electric bills. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:45 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/042111-free.html In a continuing effort to help Long Island’s schools and municipalities go green and save money, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), along with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and National Grid are sponsoring two free summits on how to access financial incentives and achieve cost savings through energy efficiency and renewable programs. Wed, 6 Apr 2011 13:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/040611-summit.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is pleased to announce it has received the 2011 ENERGY STAR® award winner for Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) Partner of the Year-Established Markets for the second consecutive year. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/032311-energystar.html In an on-going effort to make Long Island homes more energy efficient, reduce our carbon footprint, and stimulate the regional economy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and the Towns of Babylon and Southampton announced a new component of LIPA’s Home Performance with Energy Star® Program which will make LIPA the first utility in the nation to partner with Energy Star for remodeling or expanding residential homes. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:50 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/031511-homeperformance.html In a continuing effort to help Long Island businesses go green, save money, and gain recognition as a green and environmentally responsible company, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), NYS Small Business Development (SBDC), NYS Empire State Development, National Grid and Nassau and Suffolk Counties are sponsoring free informational seminars on how to access financial incentives and achieve cost savings through energy efficiency, process efficiency, and technical assistance programs. Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:50 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/030711-green.html The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) honored National Grid Wednesday with the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for outstanding efforts in restoring electric service following a nor’easter on Long Island in March of 2010. Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:35 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/030311-recovery.html Today, J.D. Power and Associates released its 2011 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Survey. According to J.D. Power, the Long Island Power Authority has shown a marked improvement in overall business customer satisfaction, increasing 35 points from its previous ranking in 2010.  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/021611-jdpower.html Today the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) presented the Long Beach Library with a $45,800 solar rebate check to help offset the cost of a beneficial photovoltaic (PV) installation. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 14:50 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/020711-solar.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is prepared for power outages in its service territory which include Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the Rockaways region in Queens that may occur due to ice accumulations in the Long Island region. Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:05 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2011/020111-storm.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), in its continuing effort to help Long Island customers become more energy efficient, today announced that the Westhampton Free Library has partnered with the LIPA to upgrade its new facilities by participating in LIPA’s Efficiency Long Island/Commercial Construction Program and Solar Entrepreneur Program. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:40 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/122210-solar.html Today, the Long Island Power Authority unveiled its new Plug-In Electric Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) Rebate program at Atlantic Chevrolet Cadillac of Bay Shore. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:50 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/122010-phev.html To promote the installation of energy saving LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lighting, The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is partnering with Cree and The Home Depot to offer substantial discounts on new LED ENERGY STAR® qualified recessed can lighting retrofits. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:20 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/111210-led.html LIPA is proposing a 2.2% rate decrease for the typical residential customer in its proposed 2011 Operating and Capital budgets. The bill decrease reduces LIPA rates to their lowest levels since 2007 and will equate to a reduction of $3.31 in monthly savings for the typical residential customer. Fri, 5 Nov 2010 17:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/company/budget.html Continuing its efforts to operate in more open and transparent manner, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will host a public budget workshop Friday, November 5th. Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:30 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/110410-advisory.html LIPA hosted its 7th annual Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP) forum to provide social service advocates with information about REAP in an effort to reach out to the population which may be served by the program. Fri, 27 Oct 2010 13:15 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/102710-reap.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) partnered with Castella Imports to upgrade the Hauppauge facility with an energy efficient industrial refrigeration system resulting in significant energy savings. Fri, 8 Sep 2010 16:15 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/100810-castella.html Hurricane Earl has raised some concerns about how LIPA prepares for major, forecasted weather events that impact our area. Like any responsible utility, LIPA and its service provider, National Grid, prepare for hurricanes and other major storms... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/091310-earl.html As Hurricane Earl continues to approach our region, a tropical storm warning has been issued for Suffolk County and a tropical storm watch has been issued for Nassau County. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/090210-earl.html 39.8kW PV system made possible through LIPA’s Solar Entrepreneur program Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:30 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/082610-winery.html LIPA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) today that seeks to purchase from experienced and qualified entities up to 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electric capacity, energy, and related services from new and/or repowered generation for a term of 20 years under power purchase agreement(s). Fri, 20 Aug 2010 1:30 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/082010-rfp.html Today, Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) President and CEO Kevin S. Law presented the Cleary School for the Deaf a LIPA Commercial Efficiency rebate of $13, 900. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:35 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/081310-cleary.html The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) continues to partner with businesses and residents to help reduce the environmental impact of living and doing business on Long Island. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:25 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/081110-ups.html Annual drill focuses on preparedness and lessons learned from previous storms this year. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:00 EST http://www.lipower.org/newscenter/pr/2010/071410-drill.html