Politics of energy: case study of Storm King controversy. Working paper

Technical Report · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974

OSTI ID:5742825

Aron, J; Shienbaum, E

This report focuses on the politics of energy in its discussion of Con Edison's efforts to construct a hydroelectric plant at Storm King. It describes Con Edison's efforts to acquire a site in Cornwall, New York, for the construction of a large hydroelectric pumped-storage plant which would serve as a large electric storage battery for use during periods of peak demands for electric power in the utility's service territory. Also presented is the orientation and behavior of the participants in the controversy: Con Edison, FPC and related federal officials, New York State, the locality, Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference, New York City and the courts. The many issues which surfaced as integral considerations in the decision-making process since the onset of the Storm King controversy are analyzed. Finally, the significance of the Storm King controversy for decision-making in the siting of power plants in the New York area is summarized.

• Research Organization: New York Regional Energy Study, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5742825
• Report Number(s): PB-292544
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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13 HYDRO ENERGY
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
NEW YORK
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PEAKING POWER PLANTS
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
PUMPED STORAGE POWER PLANTS
STATE GOVERNMENT
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