Department of Environmental Conservation

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    New York Officials Deny Permits for Proposed NRG Gas-Fired Plant

    New York officials have denied permits for NRG Energy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant upgrade project in Astoria, a decision made after an environmental agency said the plan was “inconsistent” with a state measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on Oct. 27 said the proposed new power plant […]