Cut in rate hike, temporary halt fail to satisfy opponents of North Brooklyn pipeline
Pols, Sane Energy Project still claim pipeline is too hazardous
Despite the fact that the state Public Service Commission last week slashed a rate hike that gas provider National Grid planned to charge customers in Brooklyn and nearby areas, a New York City environmental group strongly opposed the increase in general, saying it “continues climate denial and environmental racism.”
The group, Sane Energy Project, particularly opposes the PSC’s actions regarding the controversial North Brooklyn Pipeline, even though the state regulators denied funding for the 7-mile structure until National Grid meets metrics, or goals, “on demand-reducing initiatives before seeking cost recovery of this and other infrastructure projects,” subject to review by an independent consultant who would evaluate emissions impacts.
“While the Commission’s ruling today will halt construction of the last phase of the North Brooklyn Pipeline, National Grid took advantage of multiple delays in the rate case process to build most of the controversial project,” a statement from Sane Energy Project said.