The New York State Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public statement hearing on September 9, 2025, to gather input on an application from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, operating as National Grid. The company is seeking a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need under Article VII of the Public Service Law for a transmission line project.
National Grid’s proposal involves rebuilding about 16.3 miles of the existing 115 kilovolt Southeast Batavia-Golah 119 Transmission Line. The planned route extends from near structure 107, west of the North LeRoy Substation, to the Golah Substation. The project would affect areas in Genesee County (Town and Village of LeRoy), Livingston County (Town and Village of Caledonia), and Monroe County (Towns of Wheatland and Rush).
Under state law, the Commission has the authority to approve, reject, or modify National Grid’s proposal after considering comments from involved parties and the public.
A virtual public statement hearing will be held before an Administrative Law Judge at 6:00 p.m. on September 9, accessible via meetny-gov.webex.com with access code 2819 091 8305 and password Sept9-6pm. Phone-only access is also available by calling 1-929-251-9612 with access code and password provided.
Anyone wishing to make a statement during the hearing must register by 3:00 p.m. on September 8. Electronic registration can be completed at https://dps.ny.gov/calendar by locating the relevant event listing for September 9, while phone registration is available by calling 1-800-342-3330.
Interested individuals who do not wish to speak may listen to the hearing by phone using the same dial-in information. All participants will be muted upon entry until called upon by the Administrative Law Judge. Reasonable time limits may be set to ensure all speakers are heard; lengthy comments should be submitted in writing with summaries provided orally.
A verbatim transcript will be made part of the official record for this case.
Accommodations are available for persons with disabilities through the Department of Public Service’s Human Resource Management Office at (518) 473-9463 or through New York Relay Service at 711 for TDD users. Free language assistance services are offered via (800) 342-3377 for those needing help with English.
Comments referencing “Case 25-T-0152” can also be submitted online or by mail until October 10, either through www.dps.ny.gov or mailed to Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, though electronic filing is encouraged.
Written comments become part of the official record and can be viewed online by searching for case number “25-T-0152.” Late submissions may not be considered.
Individuals may also leave feedback via the Commission’s Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120; these comments are summarized but not transcribed verbatim for review by the Commission.
“PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a virtual public statement hearing regarding the National Grid’s proposed project will be held before the assigned Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
Electronic Access: meetny-gov.webex.com
Access Code: 2819 091 8305
Password: Sept9-6pm
Phone-Only Access: 1-929-251-9612
Access Code: 2819 091 8305
Password: 73789067”
