New York's energy future depends on more than generating cleaner electricity. It requires the infrastructure to move that power, the technology to manage it and the institutional capacity to deliver major projects reliably and affordably. The New York Power Authority operates at the center of this exciting and ever-important challenge.
As the nation's largest state public power organization, NYPA operates generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission infrastructure. More than 80 percent of the electricity it produces comes from clean, renewable hydropower, providing a foundation for economic development and reliable electric service across New York.
Yet NYPA's role continues to evolve alongside the energy system itself. The Authority is advancing renewable generation and energy-storage opportunities, modernizing transmission assets, expanding electric-vehicle charging infrastructure and helping public facilities improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Its updated renewable energy strategic plan identifies potential projects representing nearly 5.5 gigawatts of combined capacity.
This work places NYPA at the intersection of many of the defining energy questions facing New York. How can the state meet rising electricity demand while maintaining reliability? How quickly can new generation and transmission be planned, permitted and constructed? How can grid investments support economic growth while keeping energy affordable? And how can the benefits of modernization reach communities across the state? These are also central questions for the Advanced Energy Conference 2026.
NYPA brings to the conference the perspective of an organization responsible for translating ambitious energy goals into functioning infrastructure. Its experience demonstrates that the transition will require innovation not only in generation, but also in project delivery, grid management, financing and partnerships.
AEC 2026 will explore how the industry can adapt to changing technologies, markets and priorities. NYPA is helping lead that adaptation by building a stronger, smarter and more flexible energy system for New York.