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New York Energy Storage Systems Make Progress Towards Clean Energy Goals Business partners Consolidated Edison Inc. (ConEd) and 174 Power Global decided on Astoria, Queens as the site for the largest battery storage project in New York.  174 Power, a company that specializes in renewable energy projects, will be building the battery near the East River. The batteries will discharge 100 MW of electricity, which is enough to power the World trade center for around a day. The 100 MW/400 MWh East River Energy Storage System will hold enough electricity to run more than 16,000 homes for several hours during a summer heatwave.  “Utility scale battery storage will play a vital role in New York’s clean energy future, especially in New York City where it will help to maximize the benefit of the wind power being developed offshore,” said Tim Cawley, the president of ConEd. “This project with 174 Power Global will help displace some fossil fuel-fired generation when the demand for

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