EPA Visit to Power Plant in Astoria Highlights Industry Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Energy Independence

Queens, N.Y. – Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Michael Martucci and Chief of Staff Vanessa Martins visited a power plant in Astoria, Queens to learn about the facility and discuss its role in New York’s evolving energy landscape. The plant is a key part of New York City's power grid, with a capacity of 935 megawatts. New York, like many states, is working to enhance its power generation capacity and grid infrastructure, particularly in response to rising demand driven by new technologies.

“Under the leadership of Administrator Lee Zeldin, EPA is breaking down barriers to affordable, dependable energy for American families. This is helping to power a modern economy that supports manufacturing and high-tech jobs,” said Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. “From the dense neighborhoods of Queens to rural communities across our region, families and businesses depend on consistent, affordable access to energy.