The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a public-benefit corporation that provides electricity to customers in New York. Established in 1931, NYPA is the largest state-owned electric utility in the United States and operates a vast network of power generation assets and transmission lines. NYPA’s mission is to lead the transition to a carbon-free, economically vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy solutions, and the responsible supply of affordable, clean, and reliable electricity.

NYPA provides power generation and transmission services to more than 1,000 entities including municipalities, rural electric co-ops, public service entities, and healthcare, educational, and cultural institutions. NYPA also auctions its power on the open market to other utilities and sells the use of the NYPA transmission grid for moving power from generating facilities to power distribution centers.

AGILe

The Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe) is a world-class power systems laboratory and testing facility inaugurated by NYPA in 2017, and expanded in 2022. AGILe supports New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals and partners with several grid stakeholders, including NYSERDA, to enhance their understanding of grid challenges and potential solutions. AGILe performs modeling and testing services essential for understanding the technologies that define the modernized grid. These activities include performing studies and testing new technologies on a comprehensive digital twin of the entire NYS power system. The output from AGILe informs the strategy for building a more reliable and controllable power grid to support the pursuit of New York’s climate goals.