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Excelsior Connect

POWERING NEW YORK'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE

Excelsior Connect is AVANGRID’s proposal to build an underground clean energy superhighway linking the upstate and downstate power grids.
In addition to reducing the NYC metro area’s dependence on fossil fuel-fired generation, Excelsior Connect would create jobs, generate tax revenues and support economic development – including future clean energy projects.

Project Overview

- Capable of transporting at least 1,200 megawatts of electricity to the NYC metro area.
- Satisfies New York State Clean Energy Standard Tier 4 requirements.
- Employs state-of-the-art High-Voltage Direct Current technology, offering improved efficiency and reliability compared with alternating current (AC).

Benefits

- Supports state energy policy goals, including target to reach 70% renewable energy consumption by 2030.
- Creates new construction jobs, supports economic development and generates property taxes along the right-of-way.
- Helps lower energy prices for New York State by reducing energy congestion and optimizing existing resources.
- HVDC technology supports integration of renewables into the power grid by offering improved grid control and flexibility.
- Facilitates construction of over 1,500 megawatts of new renewables and a significant amount of energy storage facilities.
- Underground construction limits local impact, offers improved aesthetics and significantly reduces need for property acquisition.

Open Solicitation

On February 16, AVANGRID announced an Open Solicitation for generators interested in transmission service through Excelsior Connect. In order to facilitate participation in NYSERDA's Request for Proposals for the Purchase of New York Tier 4 Eligible Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), this process will be expedited. A bidder's conference will be held February 19, 2021, at 11:00 AM EST. Expression of Interest forms are due March 8, 2021.

Link to register for bidder's conference

To participate in the Open Solicitation or sign up for email alerts about Excelsior Connect, please complete the form below. Questions or requests for information can also be sent to excelsiorconnect@avangrid.com, or directed to the Excelsior Connect phone number, (207) 629-1279.
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Project Documents

NYSERDA Tier 4 Information
February 19, 2021 Bidders' Conference Presentation
Excelsior Connect Notice of Open Solicitation
Excelsior Connect Press Release
Excelsior Connect Expression of Interest Form
Excelsior Connect Question and Answer Log

Company Info

AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a leading, sustainable energy company with approximately $36 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states. AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 6,600 people. AVANGRID supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals.