IPPNY Statement on the Approval Agreement of Greenidge Generation Title V Permit

By IPPNY | November 8, 2025


Albany, NYThe Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY) supports the agreement to approve Greenidge Generation’s Title V Permit, announced today by the DEC, allowing the plant to operate again. New York is recognizing the importance of an “all-of-the-above” energy approach in its effort to achieve ambitious climate targets, and permits such as this are crucial signals that New York is open for investment. Until the future dispatchable zero-emitting technologies have been identified and are commercially feasible, plants such as Greenidge Generation will be needed to maintain electric reliability.

IPPNY President & CEO Gavin J. Donohue said, “As a member of the Climate Action Council, I have been calling for reform on the issuance of Title V permits for many years. I applaud the DEC for approving Greenidge’s Title V Permit, reversing their initial denial, and showing that reliability truly is paramount. The permitting process is daunting in New York and improving the predictability of Title V Permit decisions for generators is necessary to keep the lights on. This agreement is important for other facilities seeking Title V Permits and shows that the DEC is taking a more reasonable approach to a reliable and affordable energy future.”

IPPNY is New York’s trade association dedicated to representing the largest fleet of clean energy generation in New York State and companies involved in: the competitive power supply industry; the development of electric generating facilities; the generation, sale, and marketing of electric power; and natural gas transmission facilities. IPPNY Member companies produce the majority of New York’s electricity, utilizing all sources, such as wind, solar, hydro, energy storage, natural gas, low sulfur oil, biomass, and nuclear. Furthermore, IPPNY’s Members have invested more than $10 billion in capital improvements at their facilities, have supported nearly 19,000 long-term jobs across the State, and pay approximately $1.5 billion in local property taxes annually.