NY's Clean Energy Hub Assures Bright Future
July 5, 2024
The future of clean energy in the New York region looks very promising. Consolidated Edison Inc, (Con Edison), one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, is building the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub. This "Hub" will be a transmission substation that will strengthen New York's power grid. Once completed, it will help them meet the region's growing demand for electricity and serve as a gateway for offshore wind power. Con Edison has served New York for 200 years and has a record of designing, building and operating complex, technologically advanced energy projects. The hub will serve as a critical plug-in point for future offshore wind infrastructure and will be able to accommodate up to 1,500 megawatts or enough electricity to power 750,000 homes.
In January 2024, Skanska USA broke ground as the subcontractor for Keller Group to work on the transformation of the 73-acre marine terminal that will include the demolition of existing buildings, ground improvements to support the staging of the wind turbine components, installation of underground utilities, and upgrades to site lighting, security, and safety systems, and the installation of two new heavy-lift crane pads. Skanska will also carry out significant waterfront and marine upgrades, including the dredging of new and existing berths, bulkhead upgrades and installation of new wharf and dock facilities. Further construction of a new 85,000-square foot (7,905 sq m) operations and maintenance building which will be constructed five feet higher than the 2015 FEMA 100-year flood elevation criteria and is engineered to withstand winds up to 130 miles per hour will also be completed. For the most current portion of the project, the experts at Skanska USA decided that an ICE® 66C Vibratory Driver from International Construction Equipment, Inc. would be the perfect piece of equipment to drive the 60' (Ft) sheet piles needed to create the cofferdams for the substructure of the new Con Edison facility. The ICE® 66C has a 245-ton driving force and has a maximum frequency of 1600 VPM, enabling the Skanska crew to place the sheet pile to grade quickly and safely.
In the future, this substation will not only offer connections for offshore wind energy but will also represent a significant step toward achieving New York's electric goals. By investing in clean and renewable energy sources, it not only protects our environment but also creates much-needed union jobs and supports economic growth in the surrounding communities. International Construction Equipment, Inc. is thrilled to be part of this project and congratulates the Skanska team on a job well done so far. Aiming to be completed by summer 2028, the new Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub will have a sleek design, solar panels, and a green roof, which will make it an eye-catching facility along the East River. In addition to benefiting directly from a reliable supply of clean energy, the project will also benefit surrounding neighborhoods economically by adding solid union jobs both during construction and long-term to run and maintain the site.
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