Frequently Asked Questions
- PROJECTS
- OPERATIONS
- ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS - AIR
- ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS - WATER
- VISUAL
- LAND USE
- TRAFFIC
- NOISE
- GREEN DESIGN
- REGULATORY APPROVALS
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PROJECTS
- What is the Luyster Creek Energy Project?
- Who is going to develop, own and operate the Luyster Creek Energy Project?
- Is this Project the same as the Astoria Energy Project?
- Why is this Luyster Creek Energy Project needed?
- Why is Eastern Generation LLC doing this Project?
- How is this Project different from previous power infrastructure projects in Astoria?
- What developments in the Astoria area increase the need for upgrades at facilities such as the Astoria Generating Station?
- What type and size electric generating technology is proposed?
- What fuel will be used to generate electricity?
- What is the Project schedule?
- Who is going to pay for this Project?
- How will the electricity from this Project impact ConEd rates?
- Is the Project adding more power?
- Will this Project bring more jobs to Astoria?
OPERATIONS
- How will the Facility be used?
- Will there be any change in the existing operations at the Astoria Generating Station?
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS - AIR
- Will there be more emissions from this plant?
- What environmental benefits are expected?
- How do you know emissions benefits will be achieved?
- How will benefits be measured?
- How are the emissions reductions calculated?
- Will environmental performance be enforceable by a regulatory agency?
- Where will these environmental benefits be realized?
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS - WATER
- What water resource impacts are anticipated from the Project?
- Will water be used in the routine operations and from what source?
- Will there be discharges of any type into the East River?
- Will there be discharges of any type into the public wastewater system?
- Will there be any steam discharges from the Facility with any freezing impacts in the winter on roads or adjacent properties in the winter?
VISUAL
- What do the new unit look like?
- Will there be any tall stacks?
- Will the new unit be visible from the community?
- Will the new unit be visible from the waterway?
- Will the new unit be visible from the Manhattan waterfront?
- Will there be any measures taken to screen the new unit from community or water views?
LAND USE
- Is the Project allowed under current zoning?
- Will the Project comply with the City’s Waterfront Revitalization Program (WRP)?
- What are the immediate surrounding land uses?
- How close is the Project to the nearest residential housing?
- Will any undisturbed, undeveloped “green fields” be used for this Project?
TRAFFIC
- Will the Project generate any new traffic to the Astoria Generating Station site?
- How does traffic, including staff and deliveries, access the site of the new unit(s)?
- Will the Project cause a navigation hazard to air traffic at LaGuardia Airport?
NOISE
- What noise might result from these new unit, either from operations or new traffic?
- Will there be a change in noise from existing conditions, particularly in local residential neighborhoods?
GREEN DESIGN
- Will the Project incorporate any green design features into the facility?
- Will the Project include any other energy conservation and renewable activities?
REGULATORY APPROVALS
- What approvals will be required and by what agencies?
- What is the environmental review process being followed?
- How can the community participate in the regulatory approval process?
- Does the existing facility currently have all required permits and what happens to those permits if and when you receive permits for the new Facility?