LIPA: 3% Bill Increase starting July 1

Today, June 26, the Long Island Power Authority announced a 3% rate increase for customers effective next month to meet sky-rocketing fuel costs.

County Executives challenge US Census count of Long Island

At a Monday press conference, held at Farmingdale State College, Nassau and Suffolk County Executives joined with high ranking federal officials and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) made a pledge to appeal the recently released U.S. Census data.

Wind Advisory & Flood Warning; Outages reported

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning and Wind Advisory for Nassau-Sufflok. The Advisory and Warning are for today, May 12, from 1 to 6 PM. Expect Power Outages throughout the day.

LIPA: Outages in North Wantagh

As of 10 AM, May 8, The Long Island Power Authority reports that 119 customers are without power in North Wantagh. Around 122 customers are without power Island-wide.

Report an Outage or Downed lines to LIPA: 1-800-490-0075

LIPA: Outages in Levittown & Wantagh

As of 10:31 AM, April 28, the Long Island Power Authority reports 255 customers in Levittown and 167 in Wantagh without power. Around 551 customers are without power Island-wide.

Report downed lines at 1-800-490-0075.

LIPA plans New York’s largest Solar Energy Project

Yesterday, April 22, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announced their plan for the largest solar energy project in the State of New York.

Today is Earth Day…Think Green

Today, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 is Earth Day. The first Earth Day was celebrated 38 years ago, on April 22, 1970.

In honor of Earth Day 2008, LIPA is offering its customers a special lighting promotion. Click here www.lipower.org/efficiency/earthday.html

LIPA to be Audited by State Comptroller

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that he is initiating a broad scoped audit of the Long Island Power Authority.

New Plans for a Wind Park off Jones Beach

Winergy Power, the Long Island offshore wind energy company, has proposed a new larger wind park off Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

Wantagh UFSD also goes “green” with aid from Sen. Fuschillo

New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. announced that $125,000 in state funding will help lower energy costs for the Wantagh Union Free School District. The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will also be providing $125,000 in matching funds to bring the combined total of $250,000 to the Wantagh School District.

“Skyrocketing energy prices are forcing the Wantagh School District to spend more money to heat and power their buildings. By using solar energy, which is a clean and renewable energy source, the Wantagh School District will be able to reduce its energy costs and save money for Wantagh taxpayers,” said Senator Fuschillo.

The funding secured by Sen. Fuschillo will be used to install solar energy technology at Wantagh Middle School, 3299 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. LIPA will provide the school district with a rebate in accordance with its Solar Pioneer Program, along with a 20kW solar photovoltaic system and educational information on the photovoltaic system and technology for use at the School.

Fuschillo recently announced that neighboring Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District would also receive $125,000 from the state.

Sen. Fuschillo and Bellmore-Merrick CHSD go “Green”

New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. announced that $125,000 in state funding will help lower energy costs for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will also be providing $125,000 in matching funds to bring the combined total of $250,000 to the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

“The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is being forced to spend more money to heat and power their buildings due to skyrocketing energy prices. By using solar energy, which is a clean and renewable energy source, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will be able to reduce its energy costs and save money for taxpayers in the Bellmores and Merricks,” said Sen. Fuschillo.

The funding secured by Sen. Fuschillo will be used to install solar energy technology at Kennedy High School, 3100 Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore. LIPA will provide the school district with a rebate in accordance with its Solar Pioneer Program, along with a 20kW solar photovoltaic system and educational information on the photovoltaic system and technology for use at the School.