COVID-19 Safety Precautions in Place; Reservations Required
The New York Power Authority today announced the opening of its newly constructed NY Energy Zone , an admission-free NYPA visitors center in Utica that provides an immersive, interactive, state-of-the-art museum experience focused on the past, present and future of energy in New York State. Beginning on Monday, May 10, and in accordance with New York State Indoor Family Entertainment Centers guidelines, the facility will be open for small, guided tours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The 15,000-square-foot facility is designed for visitors of all ages and features unique exhibits that simulate flying a drone to check power transmission lines, controlling electricity on a model energy grid, operating a simulated power plant, and building a table-top micro power grid, along with many other activities designed to teach visitors about energy and electricity in New York State.
Unveiling of John S. Dyson New York Energy Zone takes place in Utica
New York Power Authority Chairman and CEO Gil Quiniones comes to Utica for unveiling of brand new John S. Dyson New York Empire Zone.
Posted: Apr 23, 2021 6:33 PM
Posted By: Gary Liberatore
Utica, N.Y. - It took $25 million and a lot longer than expected to build due to COVID, but the official unveiling of the John S. Dyson New York Empire Zone took place Friday morning in Utica during Earth Week.
The plan is to have the fully free facility open for tours beginning in just a couple of weeks on Monday, May 10th.