October 9, 2006
“Long Island Economic Outlook: Recession Projected for 2007”
Based on national trends, regional employment growth is likely to slow for the balance of 2006 and decline slightly in 2007, resulting in a mild recession in the Long Island economy in 2007. Weaknesses in the housing and construction industries along with increases in energy costs will contribute to this recession. A more severe recession could occur if a very steep drop in housing prices occurs, energy costs rise more rapidly than expected, and interest rates increase due to further tightening by the Federal Reserve or a collapse of the dollar. A terrorist attack in the U.S. could create a more critical situation by causing business and consumers to further curtail their spending.
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January 26, 2005
“The Environmental Benefits of Re-powering KeySpan Electric Generating Plants in Meeting Future Demand”
An analysis of three existing KeySpan generating stations on Long Island that concludes that the re-powering of aging electric generating plants not only improves efficiency and capacity, it also vastly reduces the emissions of NOx, SO2, CO2 and particulates into the environment.
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April 29, 2004
“The Role of LNG in Supplying the New York Area’s Future Demand for Natural Gas”
An assessment of the importance of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel source for the New York metropolitan area, this report details present regulatory obstacles to the expanded use of LNG, as well as issues pertaining to the import, demand and safety of this major source of energy.
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August 27, 2003
“Link KeySpan and ANP Projects: Best Route to Long Term Energy Supply for Long Island”
A review of the options available to Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) in its quest for new sources of energy to meet Long Island’s growing needs. The report recommended the consolidation of two existing proposals – the Spagnoli Road Project sponsored by KeySpan and the Brookhaven Project sponsored by American National Power (ANP) – as the best solution.
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October 15, 2002
“Peakers as a Step to Re-Powering”
An examination of the use of small simple-cycle combustion turbine plants, known as “Peakers,” to carry Long Island through periods of peak demand for electricity to avoid blackouts. The study recommended the installation of such units with a plan for eventual conversion to more efficient combined-cycle technology.
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August 6, 2002
“The Feasibility of Re-powering KeySpan’s Long Island Electric Generating Plants to Meet Future Energy Needs”
An assessment of the electric production facilities currently used on Long Island and recommendations as to how to increase production, lower cost to the consumer, and reduce environmental impacts. The report recommends the modernization of existing KeySpan generating facilities to incorporate state-of-the-art combined-cycle technology.
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February 25, 2002
“Securing Long Island’s Energy Supply”
An exploration of how LIPA can deal with the vulnerability of Long Island’s energy supply to acts of terrorism while addressing the ever-increasing need for energy. Recommendations included the construction of new power-generating facilities, the involvement of private developers and the development of initiatives that would promote conservation and use of alternative energy sources.
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