Empire Energizer Community Update
March 1, 2023Hello Neighbor,
We’d like to share information on upcoming Public Information Sessions and Statement Hearings set by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for the Empire Wind 2 project. These sessions offer the opportunity for members of the community to speak with the Public Service Commission and Equinor about the Empire Wind 2 project.
These sessions are set and run by the New York State Public Service Commission.
During the Public Information Sessions on March 2nd at 1pm & 5pm, the Department of Public Service (DPS) will provide an overview of the PSC’s certification process, Equinor will provide a project summary, and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions.
The Public Statement Sessions on March 9th at 1pm & 5pm will be only for the public to provide comments on the project. Please note that for this session, any person wishing to provide a public statement on the record must pre-register to do so by 4pm on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. To pre-register to make a statement online, visit www.webex.com, click “Join” at the top right-hand corner of the screen, enter the event number listed below, and provide all requested information. To pre-register to make a statement by phone, call 1-800-342-3330, follow prompts to the appropriate hearing, and provide the following information: first and last name, address, and phone number.
To join these sessions at the appropriate date and time, visit www.webex.com, click “join a meeting” at the top right-hand corner of the screen and input the appropriate event number for the session.
Access information for Public Information Sessions:
March 2; 1:00 PM
Event Number: 2343 846 0210
Password: March2-1pm
Phone-Only Access: (518) 549-0500
Access Code: 2343 846 0210
March 2; 5:00 PM
Event Number: 2339 554 6596
Password: March2-5pm
Phone-Only Access: (518) 549-0500
Access Code: 2339 554 6596
Access Information for Public Statement Sessions:
March 9; 1:00 PM
Event Number: 2339 722 2371
Password: Mar9-1pm
Phone-Only Access: (518) 549-0500
Access Code: 2339 722 2371
March 9; 5:00 PM
Event Number: 2330 951 2704
Password: Mar9-5pm
Phone-Only Access: (518) 549-0500
Access Code: 2330 951 2704
Your Community Partners,
Susan Lienau
Community Engagement Manager, Long Island
Kerri Ann Souto
Community Engagement Coordinator, Long Island