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Check out the MapNew York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) is in the planning stages of a significant, multi-year electric transmission line project, which we call the Finger Lakes Area Infrastructure Reliability (FLAIR) Project, consisting of the reconstruction of approximately 21 miles of 115 kilovolt (kV) line, connecting the Coddington and Montour Falls Substations in Schuyler and Tompkins Counties.
As part of our commitment to provide safe and reliable service to all our customers, NYSEG, in conjunction with our parent company Avangrid, is updating the electric transmission system in our service areas. While we are investing in upgrades to meet New York State’s energy goals and the community’s growing energy demands, we are working closely with our neighbors to ensure that all improvements are performed safely and with minimal disruption to the environment and the community.
The proposed new electric transmission line project includes:
Regional benefits include:
Initial Field Work: Q4 2022
Filing of Article VII Certificate and Other Initial Permit Applications: Q4 2024
Anticipated Certificate Issuance: Q2 2026
All Permits Obtained: estimated Q2 2026
Construction Start: estimated Q1 2027
In Service Date: estimated Q4 2029
NYSEG is actively developing the Project to avoid and minimize negative impacts to the community and the environment. Early Project planning efforts have included the completion of resource assessments to clarify important planning considerations such as streams and wetlands; soil characteristics; cultural resources; and sensitive plant and animal species. Active regulatory coordination, reviews and permitting efforts are under way for initial phases of the Project. NYSEG will seek reviews, consultations and/or permits from the following federal and state administrative agencies for the Project:
Title | Date |
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FLAIR Fact Sheet | 08/27/2025 |
Open House Postcard | 06/12/2025 |
Article VII Certification Review Process Guide | 12/11/2024 |
Article VII Flow Chart | 12/11/2024 |
Electric and Magnetic Fields Brochure | 12/11/2024 |
New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) is a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. Established in 1852, NYSEG operates approximately 35,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 4,500 miles of electric transmission lines across more than 40% of upstate New York. It also operates more than 8,150 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 20 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 894,000 electricity customers and 266,000 natural gas customers. For more information, visit www.nyseg.com.
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