Energy Department Advances Constitution Pipeline Project with $42 Million in Defense Production Act Funding
DOE announced on Oct. 19 that it will use up to $42 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to advance Constitution Pipeline Company's proposed 125-mile natural gas line from Pennsylvania to New York.
The department says the pipeline would carry gas to Northeast markets with limited access today, strengthen the energy system and defense industrial base, and lower electricity and heating costs. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said it would also "reduce the risk of blackouts during periods of peak electricity demand."
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who chairs the National Energy Dominance Council, called it a "historic investment in New York." DOE says $1 billion has been appropriated for energy projects deemed critical to national security.
Key points
- Up to $42M in DPA Title III funding
- 125-mile gas pipeline, Pennsylvania to New York
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