Evans: A nightmare scenario for Long Islanders who depend on electricity
The following is meant to explore the “What if…?” for a region that has a complex, vulnerable and aging power system. Rather than create fear, this is meant to examine the realities of our finite access to electricity at a time of growing power demands, the potential impact of severe weather and how it all can impact 2.8 million Long Islanders. At a time when some are seeking to prevent strengthening that electricity network through their opposition to Propel NY—a proposed underground cable project will boost electrical capacity and reliability to the region—it would be wise to consider what would happen if this essential program was prevented from proceeding.